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

Chapter 170 As for today … Ariana smirked slightly .

Tonight , she just wanted to sit back and watch the show unfold .

Mr.

Shaw , Mrs.

Shaw .

Gwens eyes lit up as she spotted the CEO of Shaw Group across the hall .

Shaw Group was one of the most prominent forces in Gleason , with a well established reputation , and Elaine Shaw was the heiress of the Shaws .

Born into wealth , raised in an intellectual family , and being the cherished only child of her parents , Elaine had grown up surrounded by love and privilege .

She was known for her grace , warmth , and generosity .

With such high qualities , it was no surprise that many influential families , including Gwen , had considered her an ideal daughter in law .

Years ago , even Belinda had taken an interest in Elaine .

However , she was fiercely independent and had no intention of becoming a housewife .

With her loving parents backing her unconditionally , she was not someone easily controlled , and Belinda eventually gave up on the idea .

If not for Gwen spending an extravagant amount to book the banquet hall at the Royal Hotel , the Shaws would never have bothered bringing Elaine to this event .

This is my son , Igor , Gwen said , motioning for Igor to step forward .

Good evening , Mr.

and Mrs.

Shaw .

Igor greeted them politely .

Then , his eyes settled on Elaine .

Her delicate features and poised elegance captivated him .

He extended his hand and said , Hello , Ms.

Shaw .

Im Igor .

Hello , Elaine replied courteously , turning his handshake .

But it was just a little more than a brush of fingertips .

She was clearly disinterested in him .

It was no surprise .

Igors reputation in their circle hasnt been great .

He was known for his mediocre achievements , his arrogance , and his shady entourage of friends .

Ariana remembered clearly .

In her previous life , Igot had become infatuated with Elaine , but she had been thoroughly repulsed by him .

Fueled by alcohol and egged on by his friends , Igor had tried to assault her that very night .

Igor had planned to create a scandal , hoping the Shaw family would be pressured into marrying their daughter to him , but Elaine fiercely resisted , causing his scheme to backfire disastrously .

The Shaw family , who had only attended the banquet out of respect for Brian , was outraged by Igors actions .

They cut ties with the Torreys and became bitter enemies , In her past life , Ariana had stepped in to mediate , enduring intense humiliation from the Shaw elders to save Igor from being sent to jail .

She had poured her heart and soul into protecting Gwen and Igor .

Yet , in the end , they had .

repaid her with betrayal , fleeing with stolen funds after the Torreys went bankrupt , leaving her to clean up their mess .

This time , her heart was cold .

She wouldnt lift a finger to shield Igor again .

If he didnt see her as a sister , het could deal with the consequences of his own actions .

Igor , why dont you show Ms.

Shaw around ? She might not be too familiar with the venue , Gwen suggested +25 BONUS Chapter 170 eagerly , seizing the opportunity to give them some time alone .

But Elaine smiled politely and replied , Ms.

Lambert , that wont be necessary .

Ive been here many times before .

Perhaps its Mr.

Igor , who might not know the place well .