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

Chapter 229 Chapter 229 The next morning , Brian had arranged for the housekeeper and driver to escort Ariana back to the Lodge residence while he headed to the office for a meeting Despite sitting through the meeting , his mind was elsewhere , replaying the scene of Ariana lying in bed the night before , deliberately cursing him in her sleep .

The realization that she had been faking it amused him , and unconsciously , a faint smile tugged at the corners of his mouth .

The room fell silent as everyone in the meeting stared at him in shock .

What was wrong with Brian ? Ahem ! Emily coughed twice , subtly reminding Brian to maintain his composure .

Noticing the eyes on him , Brian quickly composed himself .

He straightened and said coldly , Alright .

Proceed with negotiations with this proposal .

Mr.

Lodge , theres one more thing .

A department manager spoke up .

Weve started excavation on the land at South Gleaston .

Just yesterday , we received news that a natural spring was discovered there .

This conflicts with our planned hot spring resort project for the second half of the year .

I propose we immediately acquire that land to prevent potential competition and to integrate it into our expansion plans for the resort .

Brian had been only half listening until the mention of South Gleaston .

The location sounded familiar .

Emily immediately realized the connection and said , Mr.

Lodge , isnt South Gleaston the plot that Ms.

Torrey … Hearing Arianas name , Brian immediately recalled the auction where Ariana had spent five billion dollars to acquire that very piece of land .

His expression darkened as he stood up .

The room fell into stunned silence .

Home .

Now , he snapped .

Yes , Mr.

Lodge , Emily replied , as she gathered the documents and followed him out of the room , leaving the other executives exchanging puzzled looks .

Whats been going on with Brian lately ? Brians strides were so swift that Emily struggled to keep up .

As soon as he got into the car , he ordered curtly , Pull up all the information on that land in South Gleaston ! Yes , Mr.

Lodge , Emily replied while driving and multitasking on her phone .

She sent out an urgent message to the project team , causing a flurry of activity back at the office as employees scrambled to compile the requested documents .

Within minutes , the information was sent to Brians phone , just as the car pulled up to the Lodge residence .

At the gate , the housekeeper at the front door froze upon seeing Brian return .

Why was Brian back so early ? Where is Ariana ? Brian asked .

Ms.

Torrey is resting in her room , as per your instructions .

Shes been taking good care of herself .

Before the housekeeper could finish , Brian was already striding upstairs .

Upstairs , in her bedroom , Ariana was reviewing and finalizing development contracts for the South Gleaston project on her phone .

Just as she tapped the screen to sign and submit the document , her door burst open .

Ariana looked up to find Brian standing there , his expression story .

Feigning innocence , she asked , Mr.

Lodge , 12 Chapter 229 why are you home so early today ? Cut the act , Ariana ! Brian strode toward her , slapping his phone down in front of Ariana .

The government is pushing for development in the suburbs .

Did you know about this beforehand ?