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

Chapter 168 By evening , the entrance of the Royal Hotel was bustling with cars .

The neon lights lining the streets create an atmosphere of glitz and excess .

When Ariana and Selena arrived , the hotels entrance was already packed with luxury cars , with the drivers .

standing by to enter the parking garage .

They got out of the car while the hotels valet helped them park their car .

Selena scoffed , So many people came .

Theyre really giving Igor the VIP treatment .

Lets head inside , Ariana said , leading the way .

The hotel manager , Damien noticed Ariana immediately and hurried over to greet her .

Ms.

Torrey , let me escort you to the banquet hall .

Ariana nodded and followed Damien .

Inside , the hall was already crowded with guests .

There were people from top celebrities to brand executives , corporate leaders , and influential figures across various industries .

And of course , there were also many affluent socialites and young heirs .

Ariana raised an eyebrow as she surveyed the crowd .

The turnout was impressive- on par with what she remembered from her previous life .

Suddenly , a voice rang out from the crowd .

Look , its Mr.

Lodge ! All eyes turned toward the entrance as Brian made his entrance .

The sight of him instantly drew the attention of the young women in attendance .

Walking beside him , however , was Evelyn Ariana wasnt surprised .

Brian has always brought Evelyn to events like these .

It was an unspoken norm .

Over the years , there had never been anyone else by his side on such occasions .

Brian , look at the crowd tonight , Evelyn said softly as she clung to Brians arm and greeted those around them with polished enthusiasm .

The appearance of Brian and Evelyn had shifted the crowds attention back to Ariana .

After all , everyone knew that Brian and Ariana were officially engaged .

Just a few weeks ago , the two even held a high profile press conference to confirm it .

This was a Torrey family event .

It was Igors birthday party .

Bringing Evelyn was just a slap to Arianas face .

The whispers began immediately among the gathered socialites .

I told you , the engagement between Mr.

Lodge and Arianas just for show .

Its not real ! Exactly .

Why would Mr.

Lodge bring Evelyn to such an occasion ? This is humiliating for Ariana ! This is so embarrassing for the Torreys .

The murmurs reached Ariana and Selenas ears .

Selena bristled with anger .

Whats wrong with Brian ? Why is he bringing Evelyn here tonight ? Is he trying to humiliate you in public ? Brians actions felt like an outright attack on Arianas reputation .

In the past , such treatment would have left her In tears and running out of the room .

But now , Ariana simply picked up a glass of champagne calmly Let him do as he pleases .

It doesnt matter .

I never planned on marrying him anyway .

Ariana was just waiting for the right moment to break off the engagement .

If Brian wanted to play games , she was absolutely fine with it .

They could go their separate ways without fuss , and everyone would be happy .

Across the room , Brians brow furrowed slightly .

He turned to Evelyn and said , You didnt tell me we were +25 BONUS Chapter 168 attending a Torrey family event .

Earlier that day , Evelyn had invited him to join her at a friends banquet , conveniently omitting that it was hosted by the Torreys .

Brian was not supposed to have come to this event with Evelyn .

Well , since were already here , I figured Id take the chance to see what its all about .

I heard the Torreys invited a lot of people- maybe even some of our business partners .

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