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

Chapter 180

Seeing Brian speak up for Ariana, Belinda merely nodded.

“Ariana, you’ve always been smart and well–behaved, but when it comes to matters affecting both families‘ reputations, you’ve been too careless. We’ll let last night slide, but if it happens again, don’t blame me for being mean. I’ll have to reconsider your engagement then,” she said with a smile, but there was a warning in her tone.

Ariana tried to free her hand again, but Brian held on firmly She was about to speak when Brian said, “You’re right, Grandma. Ari has always been smart and well–behaved. Her brother is the one causing problems. Next time, she’ll watch him more strictly, so it won’t happen again.”

He then turned to Emily. “Emily, please escort Grandma out.”

“Yes, sir.” Emily helped Belinda out.

Brian pulled Ariana behind him, blocking her from view. She frowned and reached out with her free hand to pinch. him hard at the waist.

He gasped but had to stifle the sound in front of Belinda. Arjana felt a bit gratified to see him in pain, yet unable to show it.

was gone, Brian immediately turned and pinned Ariana against

startled. Possibly because he was suppressing se much anger, he was

frowned and said, “Ariana, you really want to call off the engagement, don’t

cut her off just now, she would have asked to end

each word slowly. “I’m telling you, that’s

bit too confident? Madam Mackle just

she felt something soft press against

was rough, as if he wanted

had never realized how soft Ariana’s lips were. Her

not knowing her place. But

smack echoed through the air.

rushed

out!” Brian growled, suppressing his