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

Chapter 204

“Ms. Torrey, please enjoy.” Victor gestured at the dishes before them.

Staring at the T–bone steak with blood seeping out of the meat, Arlana lost her appetite.

“Mr. Smith, I’m not hungry.” Technically, she would never eat dinner. Apart from the few times she had to attend social events, she usually did not take dinner.

Victor sat from across her and placed his slender fingers on the table. He gently swirled the contents in the wine glass, saying, “Do you know what happened to the last guy who tried to read my mind?”

She remained silent.

He went 011, “I hate it when people try to read me. I despise hose who think they’re smart. You should feel thankful that I decided to work with you instead of getting rid of you.”

“Well, I’m beyond grateful to you.” Ariana couldn’t even force a smile. She had tried to get Victor to work with Evelyn, but he pulled her into this mess instead.

She wondered what Victor saw in her. Although Evelyn was the only daughter of the Granger family, Evelyn was blessed with a vast social network and wealth.

Had it not been for the fractured relationship between the Grangers and Lodges, Belinda might even approve of Evelyn as her future daughter–in–law.

to looks, Evelyn was

life,

Evelyn at first

worth 100

spiraled out

–

forehead. Sounding tired, she said, “Mr.

signed the contract. There’s nothing more to think over.” He arched a brow. “Are you scared?”

“I-”

have known not to mess

aware of Victor’s notoriety. He was from the underworld–a heartless, unreasonable man who

with high risks. But Ariana didn’t have another choice back when she had signed

would mean going through the same timeline from her past life, and

me, How would I be scared of a friendly man like you….” While speaking, she silently rolled her

first thing you mastered after your rebirth is to suck up to people. You’ve really sacrificed a lot

replied, “I’m glad to hear that since we’ll be meeting often after this. You might die from a heart condition if you’re scared out of your wits