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

Chapter 241 Brian stepped into Evergreen Hotel .

The manager quickly approached to greet him but was stopped by Emily before getting too close .

Elise was seeing Brian in person for the first time .

At her familys level , she had never had any chance to meet him .

Brian looked even more striking than in the photos .

Elise felt her cheeks flush slightly .

It was no exaggeration to say that Brians looks were even more captivating than those of top celebrities .

Mr.

Lodge … Elise rose to greet him , but Brian simply took a seat opposite her .

Seeing him put on a straight face , Elise could only sit back down .

Im short on time , so lets get this over with .

Emily brought Brian a coffee .

He sipped it and then gestured for the staff to bring the dishes .

Seeing that Brian showed little interest in her , Elise patiently said , Mr.

Lodge , Mrs.

Lodge Senior arranged for us to meet , but I still dont know anything about you .

I dont have many likes , but there are lots of things I dislike , Brian replied flatly .

If youre fine with this being a business marriage , we can move on .

Elise was stunned .

Mr.

Lodge , what do you mean ? First , Im never going to love you .

Second , I already have someone I like .

Third , you need to be ready to be nothing but a trophy wife , Brian said bluntly .

Elises face flushed with anger .

You already like someone ? Then why do this at all ? Thats how business alliances work .

I assume youve heard the rumors about me in Gleaston .

You must realize I have no intention of marrying you .

You … Elise bit her lip .

Of course , shed heard the rumors about Brian and Evelyn , but she didnt take them seriously .

After all , Evelyn wasnt as beautiful as she was .

Besides , any man would get tired after so many years .

Men were all drawn to appearances .

Elise was confident she could win Brian over .

However , Brians bluntness made her feel humiliated , and he couldnt keep her composure Brian said indifferently , People cant have it all .

If you want status , forget about love .

Ms.

Quinlan , think it over before we continue .

With that , he stood up to leave .

Elise jumped to her feet and said , No need to think it over .

Even if its just a business marriage , Im willing to go through with it .

When Elise said this , she completely missed the flash of cold mockery in Brians eyes .

There were plenty of women in Gleaston eager to marry him .

Even if it meant a loveless marriage , they were ready , to accept it .

It was ridiculous .

Many women want to marry me .

What makes you think youll do any better than they would ? +25 BONUS Chapter 241 Hearing this , Elise frowned and asked , What do you mean by that ? Mrs.

Lodge Senior arranged this blind date .

Isnt it supposed to be … Brian cut in , Youre just a backup .

You must have heard how I canceled my engagement with Ariana .

If you dont meet my expectations , youll be discarded even more miserably .

After that , no man in Gleaston would dare marry someone Ive thrown away .