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.

Ariana prompted.

me to my office,” he ordered, regaining his

followed behind him.

went straight to the point. “Igor

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

waited

with a calm expression and said “You’re right. In fact,

had wanted to send Gwen and Igor

life, she had loved Igor dearly, believing her affection could change him. But all she got in return was betrayal. Igor had destroyed her father’s business, and Gwen had fled with the

been, Ariana laughed. “I was going to report him to the police, but Ms. Lambert begged me not to. The

part of the Torrey family. He’s not related to you by blood, is

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