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

Chapter 118 Brian hadnt expected Belinda to show up at the house .

She moved out a few days earlier and said she wouldnt drop by unannounced .

He noticed the stack of photos on the table and his expression darkened .

This has nothing to do with Evelyn , he said , defending her without hesitation .

Ariana just gave a mocking little smile .

She should have krigwn that even if Brian realized Evelyn was the culprit , hed pretend otherwise .

In Brians eyes , right and wrong didnt matter .

He would always side with Evelyn .

However , Ariana wasnt about to back down this time .

She wasnt the same foolish woman from her previous life , who let Evelyns petty schemes leave her in total disgrace .

If its not Evelyn , then who ? Belindas face darkened further .

Ive told you to keep your distance from that woman ! Shes no better than her parents ! Shes just as fake through and through ! Belinda sat down on the couch , still fuming .

This incident has done real harm to Ariana ! Those two who slandered her must be properly punished.

Whether its jail time or a fine , I wont have anyone thinking their lies have even a grain of truth .

Yes , Grandma , Brian agreed .

As he turned to leave , he shot Ariana a frosty glance , as if looking at a stranger he didnt know .

Once Brian was gone , Belinda patted Arianas hand .

Ill handle this .

Dont worry , those rumors at the college will soon die down .

Gazing at the kindly older woman before her , Ariana found she could no longer be as grateful as shed been in the past In her previous life , shed been too naive .

Even the smallest kindness from Belinda had filled her with thankfulness , never realizing what calculations lay behind those gestures .

Belinda spoke again .

But you do know our family rules .

As Brians fiancée , you need to keep your distance from other men .

Your studies arent that important , and you dont need to take over Torrey Co.

Ive already discussed this with your mother .

Your brother will handle the company in the future .

This way , you can focus entirely on being Brians wife .

Ariana frowned when she heard Belinda had gone behind her back to discuss matters with Gwen .

Madam Mackle , thats the Torrey familys business , she said .

Im well aware , Belinda replied , but youre marrying into the Lodge family soon .

Once youre married , youll belong to your husbands family .

When you become Brians wife , there will be a lot for you to learn .

You wont have the time to manage Torrey Co.

You should leave it to your brother .

Belinda paused for a moment , and then continued , I dont mean to look down on you , but even when your father was still alive , Torrey Co.

was in crisis .

Compared to us , its hardly worth mentioning .

A small outfit like that is better off abandoned .

By becoming part of the Lodge family youll gain far more anyway .

Ariana scoffed inwardly at the exaggeration .