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

Chapter 164 +25 BONUS By now , everyone was well aware that Igor was rumored to be Brians future brother in law .

If Ariana personally made such a claim at the banquet , the guests would undoubtedly believe her .

Brians expression turned colder .

Does Ariana really think cant do anything to st Emily remained silent .

Brian looked up .

Where is Igor being held right now ? Mr.

Lodge , he is in the basement at the Lodge residence .

Its been a day already .

her ? The basement of that house was dark and had no bathroom .

It was literally a dark and airless room with nothing but a ventilation fan .

Most people couldnt stand being in there for more than a few hours .

A full day there was borderline excessive .

So , Ariana wants to take her useless brother away ? Then , let her come to me and beg for it herself .

Brian sneered .

He originally planned to make her wait for hours to remind her of the vast gap between them .

But Ariana wasnt playing by his rules .

Fine , then .

But if she wanted Igor out , shed have to beg for it .

Otherwise , there was no way he would ever let Igor go .

Not long after , Emily returned to the lounge .

There , she found Ariana lounging comfortably in her chair , scrolling idly through her phone and sipping her coffee .

She looked utterly relaxed , showing not even a hint of urgency to save her brother .

Her calm demeanor left Emily more anxious .

Ms.

Torrey , Mr.

Lodge has invited you to his office , Emily said .

Oh ? Isnt he in a meeting ? Im in no rush , Ariana replied , setting her coffee down with deliberate calmness before standing up .

Alright , but I need to use the restroom first .

By the way , where is the restroom ? Emily watched Arianas unhurried demeanor and grew increasingly anxious .

Mr.

Lodge wanted Ariana to wait for him , but here she was , turning the tables and making him wait instead ! This way , please , Emily said , guiding Ariana toward the restroom .

In the CEOs office , Brian was starting to get frustrated after waiting for Ariana for a while .

When Emily returned alone , Brians gaze turned cold .

Where is she ? he asked sharply .

Shes … in the restroom .

What ? The restroom ? Brians face darkened further .

This was a first .

No one had ever dared to make him wait because they had to use the restroom .

Mr.

Lodge , women often take longer in the restroom .

Im sure she will be here shortly … Emily said, though she knew how absurd it sounded .

It had already been 15 minutes ! Brian glanced at his watch and let out a cold laugh .

Good .

Very good ! She was making him wait now ? Her audacity was growing by the day ! Meanwhile , in the restroom , Ariana was leisurely looking in the mirror and touching up her lipstick .

Once she was satisfied , she finally left the restroom , completely unhurried .

Chapter 164 +25 BONUS The moment she stepped into the hallway , she collided with a firm chest .

Before she could react , she found herself pinned against the wall by Brian .

His sharp eyes narrowed as he growled , Ariana , dont tell me youre doing this on purpose .