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

Chapter 213

Ariana gave Victor a faint smile. “I’ve heard that you employ many highly–trained bodyguards. Coincidentally, I’ve noticed someone following me recently. I’m sure you understand what I’m implying, Mr. Smith.”

She chose not to expose him.

Victor must have instructed someone to watch her. However, now that she was stuck on the same sinking ship as him, getting off would depend entirely on Victor’s whims.

“Do you

know what I like most about you, Ms. Torrey?” Victor grinned.

“I should listen carefully, so I can fix that bad habit.” Ariana hummed.

“I like how smart, perceptive, and… amusing you are.” Victor smiled. It looked odd against his sharp features.

Noticing Victor’s mocking stare, Ariana retorted, “Let’s not heat around the bush, Mr. Smith. What brings you here this time? Surely, it’s not to mock me.”

publicly called off their engagement, the news quickly spread. Brian had done it to humiliate her.

And it worked.

families or rich businessmen. Lila and Maddie’s provocation was just the beginning. Ariana knew her time

pondered Victor’s intentions, he suddenly grabbed

hand was covered in bruises and

pull her hand away, but Victor’s grip

gift for you. I hope you’ll like it.” Victor chuckled.

are you planning to give me?”

Victor

didn’t trust Victor’s generosity.

came to a stop outside a

Ariana followed Victor

realization hit her. “Victor! What

the wrist toward the Hicks

Hicks family was rich, but far from being at the

once glorious villa was a mess and shattered glasses littered the courtyard.