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

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The guests present all took in the scene before them. It was well known that Brian had always despised Ariana, but this time, he appeared visibly anxious about her in front of everyone.

Ariana seemed unsurprised by the reactions of the guests around them. She withdrew her hand and said, “Thank you for your help, Mr. Lodge.”

Brian quickly realized that Ariana had just used him.

Due to Lodge Co.’s stance toward Torrey Co., many had assumed that there was tension between the Lodges and Torreys. As a result, few corporate partners had been willing to initiate business dealings with the Torreys.

Now that they have seen Brian and Ariana on better terms, many would likely approach the Torrey family.

“Ariana, did you just exploit me?” Brian had never realized just how cunning Ariana could be. He had always assumed she was clueless, but it was clear that he was the foolish one now.

“Didn’t you say it yourself, Mr. Lodge? Mutual exploitation isn’t a bad thing for either of us.” Ariana shrugged nonchalantly.

Brian had used her like this before. This time, it’s just that the tables have turned.

Ariana said, “Don’t think I don’t know what you’re planning, Mr. Lodge. I know I’m the last of my family, but that doesn’t mean it will be easy to take advantage of my inheritance.”

Brian’s expression darkened when he saw that Ariana had misunderstood him. He scoffed, “I’m taking advantage of your inheritance?”

had an active imagination!

did have that intention, but he certainly

was standing by a side, couldn’t help but interject when she saw Brian’s frustration, “Ms. Torrey, I’m afraid you have

doing? He isn’t after my inheritance? That’s hard to believe,” Ariana said.

highly influential figures in Gleaston. They had even brought in the media.

this all just a publicity stunt to hype up the relationship between her

to such underhanded tactics.

had spent the past few days thinking about his feelings for Ariana, and she saw the

here today to play along with your act for the sake of the Torrey family, not because I

have feelings for you,” Brian

one sentence made Ariana

you already know that there’s nothing between Evelyn and me?” Brian asked. “The child she carried back then

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that have to do

when he saw how indifferent she was to his explanation. He swallowed his frustration and said, “I rejected Evelyn because I want to

she couldn’t help but see glimpses of

liked her or was just pretending to. What mattered was that now, she only

you done?” Ariana

the sudden calmness she showed.