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

Chapter 108 Yes , Mr.

Smith .

Hunter replied .

Hearing this , Evelyns Tace turned pale .

Seeing Hunter stride toward her , she quickly stepped behind Brian , her voice trembling slightly as she called out , Brian … Brian shielded her , his expression grew colder .

Ariana ! Thats enough ! Mr.

Lodge , what does this have to do with me ? I havent said a word , Ariana replied innocently , though she subtly moved closer to Victor .

Her actions made Brians anger flare even more .

Why must it be on this occasion ? Did she truly intend to embarrass him in such a public setting ? Victors voice cut through the tension , calm and deliberate .

Hunter , didnt you Yes , sir .

hear me ? Hunter moved forward again .

Evelyn immediately turned her plea toward Ariana .

Ms.

Torrey , I know you dont like me , but you cant let Mr.

Smith do this to me ! I am Brians partner tonight .

Do you have a problem with me , or with Brian ? Her words clearly implied blame , accusing Ariana of deliberately refusing to stand up for Brian at this point .

But Ariana wasnt so foolish as to play into her trap .

Siding with Evelyn now would mean undermining Victors authority , leaving her alienated from both sides .

Why would she dig her own grave ? Instead , she widened her eyes in confusion and replied , Ms.

Granger , Im afraid I dont understand what you mean .

I dont have a problem with anyone .

11 Her innocent act only added to Brians growing frustration , his gaze turning colder .

But Victors status as the host left him with no room to retaliate .

Hunter reached Evelyns side , extending his arm in a polite yet firm gesture to escort her out .

Evelyn hesitated but was left with no choice .

She bit her lip , her eyes darting to Brian for support .

Brian said coldly , Eve , if Mr.

Smith is asking you to leave , then you should go .

Brian … But next time , it wont be so easy for him if he ever wishes to step into my territory .

Brians last sentence was a pointed attempt to stand up for Evelyn .

Hearing his words , Evelyn started to relax , her expression softening slightly .

This was Gleaston , after all .

If Victor dared to disrespect her , Brian wouldnt make Victors business ventures here easy .

Evelyn was reluctant to leave , but after hearing Brians words , she allowed herself to be escorted out .

Before leaving , she shot a venomous glare at Ariana .

The auction is about to begin .

Mr.

Lodge , if youre staying feel free to take a seat , Victor remarked casually , guiding Ariana toward their seats .

The sight left the room in stunned silence .

Who would have imagined that Ariana , once so eager to please Brian , would now be in Victors arms ? Brian stood rooted in place as he watched Victor and Ariana leave , his aura growing colder by the second .

At his side , Emily hesitated before speaking .

Mr Lodge … Take Eve home , Brian ordered curtly .

12 +25 BONUS Chapter 108 Yes , sir , Emily said before leaving the ballroom .

Meanwhile , Victor and Ariana had settled into their seats .

Victor turned to her , his tone as nonchalant as ever .

Ive done you quite a favor tonight .

How do you plan to thank me ? Anything within my power , Ill do for you , Mr , Smith , Arlana replied softly .

But with the Torrey family in its current state , Im afraid Ill need time to repay such a debt No need to wait .

You can repay me right now .

Victor gestured toward the stage , where a new auction item was being presented .

See that ?