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

and the rest , but your brother is in a bad way .

Hes still in the hospital , and we dont even know if his leg can be saved .

If you dont go to the Lodge residence , whats going to happen to this family ? As Gwen spoke , she started wiping away her tears .

Ariana could tell Gwen was putting on quite a performance just to push her into pleasing Brian .

She couldnt help but chuckle .

Fine .

For your sake , Ill go .

But we need to change the repayment deadline .

It wont be seven days but three .

Hearing Ariana shorten the deadline , Gwen gritted her teeth and said , Alright .

If youll just do this favor , Ill figure out how to get the money together in three days , even if I have to sell my soul .

Great .

Ill revise the contract and send it over .

Three days , plus you must return my mothers Aurora Pearls .

You cant renege .

Gwens mouth twitched , but she nodded.

Yes … yes … Ariana smiled and headed outside .

Emily hadnt expected Gwen to persuade Ariana in just a few words .

Ms.

Torrey , please .

I hope Mr.

Lodge wont toss my things out again .

He definitely wont ! Thats good .

1/2 Chapter 1 ter 182 +16 BONUS Ariana climbed into the car .

Inside the Torrey residence , Gwen was anxious about how to gather the money .

She immediately dialed Belindas number .

When the call connected , she spoke in a sweet tone .

Mrs.

Lodge Senior , Ariana already knows she was wrong .

But were in a difficult spot right now .

Could we … Maybe borrow some money from you ? Once Ariana marries into your family , we wont even ask for the bride price anymore .