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

Chapter 26 Stop right there , Ariana Torrey ! During the intermission , Ariana excused herself to go to the bathroom when she heard Brians voice sound from behind her .

Mr.

Lodge ? Did you need something ? She turned back , her voice distant , as if they were but mere acquainters Arent you something else , Ariana ? You knew that my company had its eye on that piece of land in South Gleaston , and you went and doubled the price , even at a loss , to buy it .

Whats your game ? Are you really opposing me , or are you just trying to get my attention ? Brian snapped .

Youve got the wrong idea , Mr.

Lodge .

I just really liked the location .

Its got nothing to do with you .

Ariana said sincerely .

However , Brian did not believe a word of it .

Just then , Evelyn rushed over to cut into their conversation Ms.

Torrey , you were too impulsive .

That piece of land will lose you a small fortune ! Then , glancing at Brian , she continued , I know that Brian bringing me here tonight might have embarrassed you , but you cant just do that .

Even if you wanted to get your own back , it shouldnt be done so rashly .

To the end its still Brian who will have to clean up after you .

Whats the point in all this , then ? Brian scoffed at that .

You set the price , Ariana .

You can pay for that yourself .

Of course I will , Mr.

Lodge , what are you talking about ? Weve already called off the engagement .

My finance have nothing to do with you now , Ariana said .

Brians face darkened .

You … Just then , William emerged from the auction hall .

When Ariana saw him , she raised her voice and called out with a smile , William ! The way she addressed him by his first name made Brians face darken further .

Ariana walked over to William and took his arm .

Is the intermission almost over ? We should head back soon , then .

After all , Ive had my eye set on the land at Goldfront Bay for quite some now .

Mr.

Lodge , Ms.

Granger , its been a pleasure .

She nodded at Brian and Evelyn politely before leaving .

Evelyn could feel the coldness emanating from Brian .

Brian ..

She glanced at him uneasily .

She couldnt believe Ariana would dare to act so openly affectionate with William right in front of Brian especially since William was Brians bitter rival .

Damn you , Ariana .

Ive underestimated you , Brian said , clenching his fists .

Hed never been treated with such disregard before .

The way Ariana had taken Williams hand as she walked away earlier was a clear demonstration of power .

Did she really think he couldnt live without her ? Emily .

Yes , Mr.

Lodge .

The Goldfront Bay plot well be raising the bid to five billion dollars .

Arianas eager to get the land for William .

In that case , Ill make sure he takes a huge loss ! Brian said coldly .

# 25 BONUS Chapter 20 But Mr.

Lodge , what if he doesnt take the bait ? With all the hype weve stirred up before this , he wouldnt resist .

I want him to pay more than he expected and let him work for nothing this year ! Yes , sir .

Back in the auction hall , Ariana and William took their seat I just stepped out to use the bathroom , and you used me as a shield ? William said lightly .

Didnt you enjoy seeing Brians expression ? Ariana asked slyly .

I did , actually .

Just wait , Ariana told him .

Hes a petty man , so hell definitely raise the bid again just to make you lose more money .