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

Chapter 170

As for today…

Ariana smirked slightly. Tonight, she just wanted to sit back and watch the show unfold.

“Mr. Shaw, Mrs. Shaw.”

Gwen’s eyes lit up as she spotted the CEO of Shaw Group across the hall.

Shaw Group was one of the most prominent forces in Gleason, with a well–established reputation, and Elaine Shaw was the heiress of the Shaws.

Born into wealth, raised in an intellectual family, and being the cherished only child of her parents, Elaine had grown up surrounded by love and privilege. She was known for her grace, warmth, and generosity.

With such high qualities, it was no surprise that many influential families, including Gwen, had considered her an ideal daughter–in–law.

no intention of becoming a housewife. With her loving parents backing her unconditionally, she was not someone easily controlled, and Belinda eventually gave up on the

an extravagant amount to book the banquet hall at the Royal Hotel, the Shaws would never have bothered bringing

Igor,” Gwen said,

Mr. and Mrs. Shaw.” Igor

eyes settled on Elaine. Her delicate features and poised elegance captivated him. He extended his hand and said, “Hello, Ms. Shaw. I’m Igor.”

courteously,

little more than a brush of fingertips. She was clearly disinterested

no surprise. Igor’s reputation in their circle hasn’t been great. He was known for his

arrogance, and his shady entourage

by him. Fueled by alcohol and egged on by his friends, Igor

into marrying their daughter to him, but Elaine

who had only attended the banquet out of respect for Brian, was outraged by Igor’s actions. They cut ties with the Torreys and became bitter

Ariana had stepped in to mediate, enduring intense humiliation from the Shaw elders to save Igor from being sent to jail. She had poured her heart and soul into protecting Gwen and Igor. Yet, in the end, they had. repaid her with betrayal, fleeing with stolen funds after the Torreys went bankrupt, leaving