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

Chapter 107 +25 BONUS Brian , dont be angry .

Evelyn murmured , gently holding onto Brians arm .

She cast an apologetic smile toward Victor and said , Mr.

Smith , Im so sorry .

Im sure you don know about Ms.

Torreys status ….

Then , turning her attention to Ariana with a slight reproach in her tone , she added , Ms.

Torrey , youre Mr.

Lodges fiancée.

What do you think youre doing , pushing and pulling with Mr.

Smith like this in front of everyone ? Come over here , now ! Evelyn made a move to pull Arlana back , but Hunter swiftly stepped in between them , blocking her path .

He clearly didnt want Ariana to comply .

Evelyn froze , her outstretched hand hanging awkwardly mid air .

Her expression stiffened with embarrassment .

Seeing Evelyns attempt to play peacemaker , Ariana chuckled lightly .

Ms.

Granger , I couldnt help but notice how closely you were walking with Mr.

Lodge earlier .

I almost thought … You didnt know Mr.

Lodge had a fiancée .

Arianas remark left Evelyn speechless .

Indeed , everyone knew Ariana was Brians flancée .

Yet it was equally well- known that his affections lay with Evelyn , leaving Ariana with little respect .

What everyone conveniently overlooked was how openly walking into an event as another mans companion in front of his fiancée could only be described as improper .

Plainly put , Evelyn was behaving like a mistress .

Come over here , Ariana , Brian commanded , his tone sharp and authoritative .

However , Ariana made no move to comply .

Seeing her defiance , Brian stepped forward .

But before he could reach her , Ariana darted behind Victor , her body trembling as though in terror .

Her large eyes brimmed with tears , glistening as though she were on the verge of breaking down .

The sight of her pitiful expression immediately invoked sympathy from the onlookers .

Victor observed her performance with a faint , amused smirk .

Whispers ripped through the crowd .

Ive heard rumors that Mr.

Lodge doesnt like his fiancée , but I didnt think he was abusive ! Look at her reaction ! She must have been hit before .

Poor thing And to think shes the eldest daughter of the Torrey family ? How could the Lodge family treat her like this ? The murmurs grew louder .

Brians expression darkened as he listened to the accusations swirling around him .

Evelyn wanted to step forward to explain , but she quickly realized that the crowds judgemental stares were now fixed on her .

It was as though she had become the root of all the drama .

Ms.

Torrey is my date tonight , and this is my event .

If you want to claim her , perhaps you should remember whos hosting tonight , Mr.

Lodge , Victor said as he pulled Ariana firmly into his embrace .

Brians gaze turned icy as he watched the move .

Evelyn quickly stepped forward to intervene .

Mr.

Smith , Ms.

Torrey is Mr.

Lodges fiancée .

Dont you think its a bit improper to act like this ? Oh ? Victors tone carried a mocking age .

So , you do know the meaning of improper conduct ? Victor emphasized the last few words , and the deliberate weight he placed on them felt like a slap in Evelyns face .

Victor continued , If I remember correctly , we didnt invite Ms.

Granger tonight .

Hunter , escort her out .