A Bride’s Revenge: No Longer The Back Up Novel

Chapter 101 +25 BONUS Mr.

Lodge , can you at least tell me where were going nowhat youve made me change into this outfit ? Ariana murmured .

This isnt something you wear to an ordinary vent .

Come with me to the charity gala tonight , Brian replied curtly .

Hearing this , Ariana frowned .

Why not take Evelyn instead ? You want me to take Evelyn ? Brian asked , his tone laced with irritation .

Thats not what I meant .

I just think Ms.

Granger is a better match for you , Ariana retorted .

Ariana , are you trying to push me away ?! What do you mean , Mr.

Lodge ? You and I are just doing this as a business arrangement , and a temporary one at that .

Its perfectly normal for us to lead separate lives .

Everyone knows youre into Evelyn- Its hardly a secret in our circle .

So , why bother taking me to the charity gala ? Every word Ariana said seemed designed to test his limits .

Brians expression turned cold .

Have separate lives , huh ? Seems like you and William are having quite the time.

Not as much as you and Ms.

Granger .

You guys already have a child together , Ariana retorted casually .

Her offhand comment had Brians expression darkening immediately .

The temperature in the room seemed to drop by several degrees .

Ariana knew the subject of children was a sore spot for Brian .

Though it had only ever been a rumor , the way he reacted now made it clear there was truth to it .

Mr.

Lodge , the stylists have arrived , Emily announced , walking in from outside .

She was followed closely by a team of makeup artists and stylists carrying their kits .

Take Ms.

Torrey upstairs to get ready , Brian ordered .

Yes , Mr.

Lodge Emily gestured for Ariana to follow , leading her up the stairs with the team trailing behind .

An hour later .

Brian glanced down at his watch , Impatience flickering across his face .

Go see if shes ready yet , he instructed .

Right away , Mr.

Lodge .

Emily was about to go upstairs but paused when Arianna appeared , descending gracefully .

She wore a lake blue mermaid gown that hugged her curves perfectly , accentuating her slender waist and elegant silhouette .

Her straight , glossy hair flowed freely down to her waist , and her lightly made up face radiated a beauty that was both stunning and ethereal .

Even Brian was momentarily stunned upon seeing Ariana .

He had never noticed just how breathtaking she could look when she put in the effort .

Mr.

Lodge , this dress suits Ms.

Torrey perfectly , someone from the team chimed in .

Shes easily the most dazzling socialite in Gleaston tonight .

Hearing the voices around him , Brian snapped back to reality .

1/2 Chapter 101 +25 BONUS Ariana had always been this beautiful .

It was just that she used to mimic Evelyn and had always clung to him , which made him overlook her natural charm .

Brian averted his gaze from Ariana and said coldly , Come with me .

With that , he strode toward the door .

Arlana followed closely behind him , her mind drifting to her past .

In her previous life , it had been Evelyn who accompanied Brian to this charity gala .

Back then , Evelyns stunning appearance had even caught the eye of someone significant Thinking of this , Ariana couldnt help bit raise an eyebrow slightly .

It seemed that this time around , the opportunity was hers to seize Meanwhile , at the Granger residence .

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What ? Brian took Ariana to the charity gala ?