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

Chapter 162 Ariana quickly arrived at the entrance of Lodge Co.

As she stepped out , the employees outside the building Instinctively moved aside , trying to avoid her .

Their peculiar gazes made her feel as though she was some sort of fearsome beast .

Ariana ignored their stares and walked toward the entrance with her head held high .

Within moments , Emily walked out of her office and quickly approached her .

Ms.

Torrey , she said politely , Mr.

Lodge is currently in a meeting .

Perhaps you could wait here for a moment ? Wait here ? Ariana glanced around .

All eyes were now fixed on her , and the atmosphere was thick with anticipation .

They were clearly curious to see: what drama was going to unfold .

office , and Everyone here knew her reputation .

Over the years , Ariana Had caused quite a few spectacles at the gossip about her chasing after Brian was widespread .

Seeing her here now , it was clear that there was some drama about to unfold .

You mean to tell me that the Lodge Co.

doesnt even have a waiting room ? Emily laughed nervously as she heard Arianas question .

Well … The waiting rooms arent available at the moment .

Mr.

Lodge instructed that you wait here .

And how long will his meeting last ? That depends .

If its quick , maybe half an hour .

If not … It could take a while .

Emily gave her an uncertain reply .

Ariana immediately understood what was going on .

Brian was deliberately keeping her waiting .

It was a petty way to excerpt control and put her in her place .

In the past , she might have endured this kind of humiliation willingly .

But things were different now she no longer cared about Brian or his games .

Ariana smirked .

If Mr.

Lodge doesnt want to release my brother , thats fine .

Im not particularly interested in taking him back anyway .

Ms.

Lambert can come to pick him up herself .

Its not my problem anymore .

Ariana turned to leave , and Emily started panicking .

She stepped forward and said , Ms.

Torrey , Mr.

Igor is your brother , after all … I dont have a brother who wants me dead .

Ariana continued with a faint smile , If Mr.

Lodge is so busy , I wont disturb him any further .

As for my brother , you can deal with him however you see fit call the police , send him back to the Torreys .

Its none of my concern .

Ms.

Torrey ! Emily quickly stepped in front of her again .

Mr.

Lodge didnt mean it like that .

He actually cares about you a lot .

Cares about me ? Thats news to me , Ariana scoffed , recalling how Brian had abandoned her on the side of the road last night without a second thought .

He hadnt cared whether shed make it home or it might be dangerous out there .

It was clear to her that he never took her seriously .

Ariana had come to terms with this harsh truth a long time ago .

After all , shed already lived through this once .

+25 BONUS Chapter 162 Ms.

Torrey , about last night … Emily began hesitantly .

Oh , let me guess .

Are you about to tell me that Mr.

Lodge had a sudden pang of conscience and came back to look for me ? Ariana interrupted her .

Emily was taken aback by her sharp intuition .

Ariana continued , Let me guess his sudden return wasn out of concern for me but rather to ensure I didnt get involved with Victor .

After all , that would be such a disgrace to the Lodge family , wouldnt it ? Chapter 163