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

to be delivered to me .

Seven days should be enough time for you to retrieve them , right ? Of course … Gwen replied , though she couldnt stop the faint trembling in her heart .

It was so million dollars ! Where was she supposed to find that amount of money ? Even after years of skimming from the Torreys and the company , it hadnt added up to 80 million ! But for the sake of her son , Gwen gritted her teeth and signed the contract .

As Ariana took the signed contract , a satisfied smile spread across her face .

Ari , Ive signed the contract , so you can trust me .

Please , rescue your brother first .

What am I supposed to do if something happens to him while hes still in Mr.

Lodges hands ? Gwen pleaded .

Her face was full of concern , though her thoughts had already strayed to the upcoming birthday banquet at the Royal Hotel .

She was already planning to doll her son up and match him with a wealthy heiress .

A marriage Tike that would guarantee her a life of luxury .

Alright .

Ill head to see the Lodge family now and ask Mr.

Lodge to release him , Ariana replied and started to leave .

Gwen finally let out a sigh of relief .

But Ms.

Lambert , make sure to transfer the money quickly After all , we have a contract now .

Gwen felt as if her chest tightened upon hearing Arianas words .

She mentally cursed Ariana .

After settling the matter with Gwen , Ariana left the Torrey residence .

Once in her car , she began contemplating whether to head to the Lodge residence or to Lodge Co.

After some thought , she dialed Emilys number .

The call connected quickly .

Emily , where is Igor now ? Ariana asked .

There was a brief silence on the other end .

Emily ? She asked again , puzzled .

Suddenly , a cold voice came through the line .

You called just to ask about this ? Ariana froze for a moment when she heard Brians voice .

She glanced at her phone to confirm she had dialed the right number .

Brian ? she asked , confused .

Why was Brian answering Emilys phone ? Your brother is in the office .

If you want to take him , come here yourself , Brian said curtly and hung up .

Compared to his usual short temper , Brians tone this time was notably calm , though coldly indifferent .

Ariana frowned .

Could it be that he was upset because she had been spending too much time with Victor yesterday ? But her frown soon gave way to a faint smile .

If that were the case , then it would be fantastic .

+25 BONUS Chapter 161 Ariana put down her phone , her mood brightened considerably .

She hoped Brian would dislike her even more- so much that hed finally call off their engagement and they could their separate ways forever .

Ariana stepped on the gas and headed straight to Lodge Co