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

Chapter 105 As Brian and Evelyn turned to leave together , the onlookers who had been watching couldnt suppress their laughter .

This is just too funny .

Ariana danced her heart out for nothing .

Ms.

Granger showed up , and shes already out of the game .

I told you .

To Mr.

Lodge , Ms.

Granger and Ariana are worlds apart .

Ms.

Granger is like a cloud in the sky , while Ariana is nothing but dirt on the ground .

She deserves to be treated like this ! Ariana , do yourself a favor and stop embarrassing yoursel Their mocking voices were loud and unrestrained , dripping with disdain for Ariana .

Ariana , however , remained unfazed .

After all , her performance hadnt been meant for Brian in the first place .

Whatever he thought of her didnt concern her in the slightest .

Instead , she focused on her real target .

She noticed a figure descending the stairs from the second floor , Ariana strolled over to the group of mocking women and asked , Were you just talking about me ? Of course we were .

Who else would we be talking about ? one of them sneered .

Dont think we dont know your little game .

Youve been clinging to Mr.

Lodge using nothing but your looks .

But men get bored quickly .

Look at him now .

He doesnt even care about you anymore .

The venom in their words didnt faze Ariana .

Her attention shifted to Victor nearing the bottom of the staircase .

Learning in close to the sneering socialites , she whispered just loud enough for them to hear , Is that so ? Funny , coming from someone who couldnt even sell herself if she cried .

With your stubby legs and awkward proportions , even if you stripped down and danced in front of Brian , he wouldnt even spare y you a glance .

You ! The insult hit its mark .

The socialites eyes widened in fury , and she raised her hand to slap Ariana .

But just as the hand was about to strike , Ariana staggered back deliberately , letting herself fall .

Instead of hitting the ground , she landed in a pair of strong , warm arms that caught her tightly .

Ariana looked up in surprise and found herself face to face with Victor .

His features were flawless , yet his expression was cold and emotionless .

His icy aura radiated an untouchable authority , chilling everyone in the room .

Mr.

Mr.

Smith ! The socialite froze , her face as pale as a sheet .

She instinctively stepped back , realizing that her slap had almost landed on Victor instead of Ariana .

Victor said coldly , Hunter .

Yes , Mr.

Smith .

Hunter stepped forward .

He had a towering figure with an imposing presence .

Without hesitation , he swung his hand across the socialites face .

Her scream echoed through the ballroom and shocked everyone .

The socialite collapsed to the floor , half of her face swollen .

Yet , she didnt dare to utter a single word .

She simply cowered on the ground , trembling .

Everyone in the room knew who Victor was .

His power stretched beyond both legitimate and illegitimate business circles alike .

People knew better not to cross him .

Crossing him meant courting disaster , and a slap was the least of the consequences one might face .

Whats truly +25 BONUS Chapter 105 terrifying was when the situation escalated to a matter of life and death ! Victor glanced down at the socialite on the floor and said collly , Get rid of he Yes , Mr.

Smith .

Hunter grabbed the socialite by the collar and dragged her out of the room , leaving the rest of the guests frozen in stunned silence .