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

Chapter 165

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Brian’s face was uncomfortably close to hers. In the past, Ariana would have blushed at such an intimate moment. But this time. She merely pushed him away, frowning as she said, “Mr. Lodge, this is a workplace. Please show some respect.”

“You’re asking me to show respect?”

Brian chuckled, amused by her audacity. He leaned closer to Ariana and said, “Who was it that used to come looking for me three times a day, bending over backward to please me? Back then, did you know what it meant to show respect? Hmm?”

As he inched closer, Ariana sidestepped him and replied calmly, “I was young and naive then, Mr. Lodge. Please don’t hold it against me.”

She glanced around and added, “And this is the ladies‘ restroom. Even if you want to discuss something, isn’t this an inappropriate place to do so?”

Hearing this, Brian fixed his gaze on Ariana for a moment. His eyes now carry a hint of scrutiny.

Lodge?” Ariana prompted.

to my office,” he ordered, regaining his usual

behind

desk and went straight to the point. “Igor kidnapped

trouble Igor got into, she would clean up after him. Even though Igor

waited for Ariana’s reaction.

him with a calm expression and said “You’re right. In fact, I’d like nothing better than to see him

were sincere. She had wanted to send Gwen and Igor to jail

to cut ties with them. In her previous life, she had loved Igor dearly, believing her affection could change him. But all she got in return was betrayal. Igor had destroyed her

to report him to the police, but

Torrey family. He’s not related to you by blood, is he?” Brian

nonchalantly, “It’s true that we’re not blood–related. But he still carries the Torrey surname. It’s an embarrassing scandal, and if it gets out, how am I supposed to hold my head up?