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

Chapter 166

“Yeah,” Ariana replied, nodding “Why else would I be here?”

Brian had expected her to at least explain why she had gotten into Victor’s car the night before. But to his surprise, Ariana seemed completely indifferent, showing no intention of offering her fiance any explanation.

The thought made Brian feel inexplicably stifled. Then again, he reminded himself that if he had decided to distance himself from his feelings for Ariana, he shouldn’t let her actions affect his emotions anymore.

With a cold demeanor, he said, “You can leave now.”

Ariana didn’t bother questioning his abrupt mood shift. She simply turned and walked out.

Outside, Emily watched her leave and couldn’t help but sweat nervously.

Did Ms. Torrey really not notice that Mr. Lodge was upset? Anyone else would have sensed that something was off, right?

Ariana drove straight to the Lodge residence.

Ime

her arrive, she warmly opened the door and said, “Ms. Torrey, Mr. Lodge instructed me to take you to the basement”

Ariana replied calmly.

as the door opened, Igor bolted forward, desperate to escape, only to be shoved back

been locked in the dark, airless basement for an entire day, Igor had no strength left to resist. The push sent him sprawling helplessly to

me out! Get me out

Igor’s disheveled appearance, she could

who had never faced real hardship in life, a single day in the dark, airless basement must have felt like pure

looking down at him with a cold smile. “If you can promise me you’ll never repeat this behavior, turn yourself in

agree! I agree to everything! Just let me out!”

would have agreed to anything. His only thought

first,” Ariana said, tossing a contact onto the floor in front of him.

signed it hastily. Satisfied with his compliance, Ariana turned to Francine and said,

Ms. Torrey.”