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

Chapter 102 Evelyn frowned .

In the past , she had always accompanied Brian to these kinds of events .

This charity gala wasnt just any gathering- It was a major event , and word had it that Victor Smith , the infamous figure from overseas would also be attending.

Everyone in Gleaston knew what Victor represented .

He had been the undisputed kingpin of underground dealings abroad .

Having his support didnt just mean invincibility overseas- it ensured that even within the country , not one dared to stand in your way .

Yet , Brian had chosen to bring Ariana to such an important occasion .

Bang ! Evelyn hurled the glass of water in the hand , her expression dark and stormy .

Have they left ? she asked .

Yes , Ms.

Granger .

Theyve left .

Hearing this , Evelyn glanced at her reflection in the mirror .

Her makeup was half done , but all she could feel was bitter irony .

Ms.

Granger , should we … continue with your makeup ? Everyone had assumed Brian would naturally bring Evelyn to the gala .

Theyd started her makeup early in the day .

Who could have guessed ….

Continue , Evelyn replied coldly .

Im going tonight , no matter what .

Alright .

At the Royal Hotel , Brian had already stepped out of the car and , with a gentlemanly gesture , opened the car door ! for Ariana .

As she stepped out , all eyes turned to her .

Isnt that Ariana ? Why is she here with Mr.

Lodge ? Yeah , doesnt he always bring Ms.

Granger to these events ? Ariana must have pulled some dirty tricks again .

I even heard she once drugged him … The murmurs rippled through the crowd .

Brians sharp gaze swept over them , silencing the whispers instantly .

His frosty demeanor was enough to send chills down the spines of those present .

Ariana glanced around her surroundings .

She vividly remembered that in her previous life , this gala was the stage where Victor Smith made his debut in Gleaston .

Back then , Evelyn had been by Brians side , and her exceptional beauty and poised elegance had immediately captivated Victor .

Later , Victor had even become Evelyns biggest supporter , funding her studies abroad and offering her unwavering protection .

The rumors back then had been rampant- Victor had fallen head over heels for Evelyn , and he was willing to do anything for her .

It was precisely because of this that Brian had grown increasingly anxious .

He became eager to bring Evelyn back to the country and get engaged to her as soon as possible .

Back then , Evelyn had managed to accomplish quite a few things thanks to Victor .

+25 BONUS Chapter 102 What are you looking at ? Brians voice pulled her from her thoughts .

She turned to find him watching , her intently .

Nothing .

Just looking around .

Just looking around ? Or looking for William ? Mr.

Lodge , youre overthinking it , she replied calmly .

Ariana had no interest in humoring him .

Her objective tonight was Victor Smith .

Seeing that Ariana didnt take him seriously at all , Brian fel a surge of frustration , his chest tightening with irritation .

Mr.

Lodge , is it wise to let Ms.

Torrey wander around unattended ? If anything happens to her … Then its her own fault ! Brian replied coldly .

Didnt she refuse to stay by my side ? Let her face the consequences .

In this circle , people always flocked to power and looked down on those without it .

The Torrey familys recent scandal had turned them into a laughingstock among the elites .

To these people , they were no better than a family on the brink of bankruptcy .

As Ariana walked through the gala alone , she was met with disdainful looks and mocking remarks from those around her .