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

Chapter 165 +25 BONUS Brians face was uncomfortably close to hers .

In the past , Ariana would have blushed at such an intimate moment .

But this time .

She merely pushed him away , frowning as she said , Mr.

Lodge , this is a workplace .

Please show some respect .

Youre asking me to show respect ? Brian chuckled , amused by her audacity .

He leaned closer to Ariana and said , Who was it that used to come looking for me three times a day , bending over backward to please me ? Back then , did you know what it meant to show respect ? Hmm ? As he inched closer , Ariana sidestepped him and replied calmly , I was young and naive then , Mr.

Lodge .

Please dont hold it against me .

She glanced around and added , And this is the ladies restroom .

Even if you want to discuss something , isnt this an inappropriate place to do so ? Hearing this , Brian fixed his gaze on Ariana for a moment .

His eyes now carry a hint of scrutiny .

Mr.

Lodge ? Ariana prompted .

Follow me to my office , he ordered , regaining his usual composure .

Ariana followed behind him .

When they reached Brians office , he sat behind his desk and went straight to the point .

Igor kidnapped you yesterday .

By all rights , I should send him to jail .

In the past , Ariana had spoiled her brother endlessly .

No matter what trouble Igor got into , she would clean up after him .

Even though Igor had always treated her poorly , she had always gone out of her way to appease him .

Brian finished speaking and waited for Arianas reaction .

Ariana sat across from him with a calm expression and said Youre right .

In fact , Id like nothing better than to see him in jail .

Her words were sincere .

She had wanted to send Gwen and Igor to jail for a long time .

Ever since her rebirth , she had done everything she could to cut ties with them .

In her previous life , she had loved Igor dearly , believing her affection could change him .

But all she got in return was betrayal .

Igor had destroyed her fathers business , and Gwen had fled with the stolen money Thinking of how foolish she had been , Ariana laughed .

I was going to report him to the police , but Ms.

Lambert begged me not to .

The Torrey family only has one heir .

What choice do I have ? But I heard that Igor isnt even part of the Torrey family .

Hes not related to you by blood , is he ? Brian asked .

Ariana responded nonchalantly , Its true that were not blood related .

But he still carries the Torrey surname .

Its an embarrassing scandal , and if it gets out , how am I supposed to hold my head up ? And Mr.

Lodge , we are engaged , arent we ? You wouldnt want rumors spreading about your fiancée nearly being defiled , would you ? In their social circle , scandals had a way of being twisted and exaggerated .

Even though nothing had happened to her , gossip would likely paint a much uglier picture .

If that happened , Brian would be stuck with a tainted flancee , which would reflect poorly on him as well .

Hes in the basement at the Lodge residence .

25 BONUS Chapter 165 Thank you , Mr.

Lodge .

Ariana stood to leave , wasting no time now that she had the information she needed .

Watching her turn to go , Brian frowned deeper .

So , you came all the way here just for this ?