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

Seeing that Brian had uncovered the news, Ariana feigned an innocent expression and said, “Mr. Lodge, I don’t understand what you’re implying. How could I possibly predict the government’s plans? There’s no way I could have known about this in advance.”

“You didn’t know? Then what’s this?”

Brian tossed another newspaper onto the table in front of her and said “Natural spring discovered in South Gleaston! You didn’t know about this either?”

“Really?” Ariana replied, acting surprised. “No way! I just randomly bought a piece of land. Am I going to be rich

now?”

“Ariana Torrey!”

Brian’s expression darkened even further. Ariana, however, remained completely nonchalant, lounging in bed without moving an inch.

Finally, his patience wore thin and he said in a low voice, “Lodge Co. will take this land. I’ll have the contract sent to you just sign it.”

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but I never said

to cooperate, Brian’s tone grew colder. “You can’t possibly be unaware of Lodge Co’s plans for the hot spring development over the next six

in confusion. “Mr. Lodge, just because this land might turn out to be valuable, doesn’t mean you can just take

pay you what it’s worth.” Brian said coldly. “This project is massive- you’re not able

Ariana almost laughed out loud. He was as arrogant as ever. But since he seemed so desperate for the land, she decided to have a little fun. Raising an eyebrow,

replied. “You paid five billion for it–I’ll give you so billion. The land will belong to Lodge Co.”

been earmarked as a government–supported development zone, with subsidies and incentives. The discovery of a natural spring only increased its

was worth far more than 50 billion. If she were to sell it now, it could easily fetch

banking on her lack of business acumen to try and cheat her out

doesn’t mean you’re capable of managing such a complex project. If you keep this land, you’ll

confident, as though the negotiation was