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

Chapter 16 Ariana , did he apologize ? Belinda asked .

With Belinda questioning her like that , Ariana purposely cocked her head to glance briefly at Brian .

Seeing that Ariana was about to speak , Brian suddenly realized that she might be harboring ill will toward him and that she could spout nonsense to Belinda .

So , he quickly rushed forward and grabbed Ariana by the arm , roughly yanking her to her feet .

Grandma , Ive got something to discuss privately with Ms Torrey .

Were going upstairs .

With that , Brian tugged Ariana up the stairs with huge strides .

Everything had happened so suddenly .

By the time Belinda finally realized it , she shouted at Brian , Brian , you imbecile ! Ari is a woman ! Im not going to forgive you if you bully her ! Brian pulled Ariana to the second floor and threw her onto the bed .

Then , he locked the bedroom door behind him .

What are you trying to do , Mr.

Lodge ? Ariana leaned against the side of the bed and looked at Brian , standing at the door , with mischievous eyes .

What if Ms.

Granger learns about this ? Its going to break her heart .

Shes going to be so jealous … Ariana Torrey ! Brian lunged forward and grabbed her by the neck .

He said coldly , Who gave you the guts to come to my house ? Madam Mackle missed me .

Of course , I had to come here to visit her , Ariana said , looking up at him .

Although Brian was using force against her , he wouldnt dare to harm her for real .

Brian looked into Arianas cunning eyes and felt anger rising in him .

Youre not scared that Ill strangle you to death ? Mr.

Lodge , youve been attacking the Torreys for the past few days , havent you ? You did so many despicable things to us , and its all just to see me begging you for mercy , isnt it ? So , why would you strangle me to death if its just going to rob you of the pleasure of seeing me on my knees for you ? Hearing this , Brian sneered coldly and let go of Ariana .

He said , At least you seem to know whats good for you .

So , show me .

How exactly are you going to beg me for mercy , then ? Brian got up and sat down on the couch nearby .

He then took the wine from the table and waited for Ariana to grovel on her knees .

However , Ariana just got up from the bed and said slowly , Welton Factory , Central City Theres a monthly overseas trade fair there , and I remember that Lodge Co.

has a huge auction hallin that area .

Tens of billions of dollars worth of prized items are being traded there every year .

Mr.

Lodge , Im sure that youre very familiar with this , arent you ? Brians grin dropped a little with every location Ariana mentioned .

The places she brought up were all part of Lodge Co.s black market supply chain , and they dealt with illegal trading as well .

Something like this was only known to less than a handful of people in Lodge Co.

, let alone someone like Ariana who barely knew anything about the outside world .

Also , even if the top management people knew about it , none of them knew the details that Ariana just said .

When Ariana saw that Brian wasnt answering her , she continued , I hope that youll stop it with your funny business against the Torreys , Mr.

Lodge .

Otherwise , I can and I will publicize the dirty things youre doing- 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter to When that day comes , you and I will both end up in the di .

But thats okay I dont think the Torreys would lose out that much anyway .

Ariana Torrey ! Are you threatening me ? Brians voice was laced with danger .

Arlana was the first person to do such a brazen thing to him , Mr.

Lodge , I only fuck around with the people who fuck w me .

Lets end things amicably .

If you stop attacking the Torreys , then I will keep your secrets safe from the public .

Dont you think thats a fair exchange ? Ariana , you keep saying that you want to cancel the engagement with me , yet youre still sucking up to Grandma to back you up .

How dare you say that you want to end this amicably ? Brian scoffed and continued , Had it not been for Evelyns graciousness to forgive you , I wouldnt have stopped at making you lose just a couple of orders for your company .