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

Chapter 108

“Yes, Mr. Smith.” Hunter replied.

Hearing this, Evelyn’s Tace turned pale. Seeing Hunter stride toward her, she quickly stepped behind Brian, her voice trembling slightly as she called out, “Brian…”

Brian shielded her, his expression grew colder. “Ariana! That’s enough!”

“Mr. Lodge, what does this have to do with me? I haven’t said a word,” Ariana replied innocently, though she subtly moved closer to Victor. Her actions made Brian’s anger flare even more.

Why must it be on this occasion? Did she truly intend to embarrass him in such a public setting?

Victor’s voice cut through the tension, calm and deliberate. “Hunter, didn’t you

“Yes, sir.”

hear me?”

me, but you can’t let Mr. Smith do this to me! I am Brian’s partner tonight. Do you have

deliberately refusing to stand up for Brian at this point. But Ariana wasn’t so foolish as to play into her trap. Siding with Evelyn now would mean undermining Victor’s authority, leaving her alienated from both sides. Why would she

Granger, I’m afraid I don’t understand what you mean. I don’t have a problem with

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growing frustration, his gaze turning colder. But Victor’s status as the host left him with no room to retaliate.

to escort her out. Evelyn hesitated but was left with no choice. She bit her

Smith is asking you to

“Brian…”

next time, it won’t be so easy for him if he ever wishes to step into

last sentence was a pointed attempt to stand up for Evelyn.

Gleaston, after all. If Victor dared to disrespect her, Brian wouldn’t make Victor’s business ventures here easy. Evelyn was reluctant to leave, but after hearing Brian’s words, she allowed herself to be escorted

she shot a venomous glare at

auction is about to begin. Mr. Lodge, if you’re staying feel free to take a seat,” Victor

silence. Who would have imagined that Ariana, once so eager to

growing colder by the second. At his side, Emily hesitated before speaking.

Eve home,” Brian