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

Chapter 226

Brian knew he was at fault, so he was silent for a long moment. Finally, he took a deep breath and said, “You’ve had your say. Tell me what kind of compensation you want.

“Good. Straight to the point,” Ariana said, her tone icy. This was precisely the moment she had been waiting for.

“I want you to promise never to go after the Torrey family again. And don’t bother me anymore. Since we’ve already called off the engagement, let’s settle this once and for all. My injuries were because you wrongfully accused me, so you’re covering all my medical expenses.”

“That’s all?”

“That’s all,” Ariana said sharply. “Although, if your conscience nags at you and you want to offer some financial compensation, I wouldn’t say no. Think of it as a breakup fee.”

The mention of a “breakup fee” made Brian’s expression darken. For reasons he couldn’t explain, those words stung more than he’d anticipated.

“What’s wrong? Feeling reluctant?” Ariana teased.

“I’ll pay you,” Brian said through gritted teeth.

Throwing a few million her way for a breakup fee

take

nodded approvingly. At least he wasn’t completely heartless.

tomorrow, I’ll have Emily arrange for your discharge. You’ll stay at the Lodge family residence during

“Why should I

specialist to treat your hand. If you don’t want to lose your hand permanently, you’ll

“You-!”

hand is fully healed, you’re free to leave. If not,

her skepticism evident. “You’re saying… I can

“Yes.”

at

glint in Ariana’s eyes made Brian reconsider his offer. I left unchecked, she might shamelessly demand his entire

frowned and added, “The cap is 50 million.”

Five months at the Lodge residence meant free meals, top–tier medical care, rehabilitation, and even the