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

Chapter 147 Ariana was forced into her seat .

Evelyn gazed between her and Victor .

It seems you two are close .

No wonder Mr.

Smith entrusted you to contact me .

Evelyn smiled , masking her discomfort by sipping her water .

Victor ignored her .

And now that Ariana had been brought over , Evelyns displeasure only grew .

Ariana could sense Evelyns annoyance .

Knowing Evelyn , Ariana was certain she wouldnt want to embarrass herself .

Ariana turned her focus back to Victor .

Mr.

Smith , Ms.

Granger is interested in collaborating with you .

Summoning me here like this doesnt seem very appropriate … Ariana tried to stand up .

But Victor pressed her back into the chair .

Ariana felt speechless .

1 Victor remained unfazed .

Since youre the one who arranged this meeting , its only natural for you to be here .

Then , he turned to Evelyn .

Dont you agree , Ms.

Granger ? Youre right , Mr Smith .

Evelyns expression betrayed her emotions .

Anyone could see that Evelyn was merely playing along to avoid offending Victor .

However , Victor seemed .indifferent to her.

Ariana not only felt awkward but also uneasy .

Well then , please proceed with your discussion .

Ariana cleared her throat .

Ill simply stay here as a witness .

Whats the rush ? Victo ? Victor gestured to a server .

The menu , The server froze .

Werent they not planning to eat ? Nevertheless , he quickly handed over the menu .

Victor passed it to Ariana Evelyns frustration grew .

Victor rejected her invitation to dine moments ago .

Yet now , he not only agreed to order but handed the menu to Ariana first .

What was the meaning of this ? Was Victor humiliating her ? Ariana was just as surprised .

What are you doing ? Didnt you say you were hungry ? Victor replied calmly .

dont want my partner sitting through a discussion on an empty stomach .

Ariana had only mentioned being hungry as an excuse .

Noticing Evelyns sour expression , Ariana handed the menu to her .

Ms.

Granger , why dont you take a look and see if theres anything youd like ? The food here is excellent Even if Evelyn were hungry , she would have lost her appetite by now .

Im not hungry .

Feel free to order if you are , Mr.

Torrey .

After all , Mr.

Smith is paying .

1/2 Chapter 147 +25 BONUS Despite her flowery words , her implications were clear .

With two out of three people at the table declining to eat , who would dare be the only one to order? Ariana sensed the tense atmosphere and set the menu down , hoping to let the matter drop .

Victor spoke up , Two beef steaks , medium rare .

And two glasses of red wine .

Right away , sir .

The server collected the menu and left .

Ariana seized the opportunity to lighten the mood .

Mr.

Smith , how thoughtful of you to order for us two ladies .

Victor shrugged .

Ms.

Granger said she wasnt hungry , so didnt order for her .