A Bride’s Revenge: No Longer The Back Up by Cozy Season

Chapter 96

“Mrs. Lodge Senior!”

Zane’s face turned pale. He had served Belinda for many years, and, though he’d made his share of mistakes, he had never faced such severe punishment.

“Mrs. Lodge Senior, I was just careless with my words! I didn’t mean…”

“Take him away.”

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Without sparing him another glance, Belinda waved her hand dismissively. Her attendants quickly moved to help Zane to his feet and escorted him out.

Ariana had always encountered Belinda’s charitable side, but she had never witnessed her ruthless demeanor before.

Perhaps Belinda had always been this way, simply masking her true nature with a facade of kindness for the outside world.

were truly benevolent, why would she dismiss a senior employee for such a minor slip of the tongue?

to talk to you about something I

Mrs.

her gaze shifting

about

you that

of accusation

she hadn’t expected the news to spread

Co. and Torrey Co. are purely interested in business dealings.”

a business deal or not, you are engaged to Brian. It’s inappropriate for you to be so close to William. “Belinda’s tone grew colder as she continued, “Now that you have a fiancé, you should leave the management of Torrey Co. to your brother. Zane’s words may have been harsh, but there was some truth in them. You need to focus more on your fiancé and less on company matters. Remember, men

no intention of handing it over to anyone else. As for Mr. Lodge, it’s clear his heart isn’t with me. No matter what I do, I can’t change that. Instead of asking me to win him over,

by that? Are you dissatisfied with this marriage?”

her brow, clearly displeased

once admired Ariana for her gentleness and obedience, but