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

Chapter 282 Simon placed his half finished glass of whiskey on the table and stood up .

Goodnight and sweet dreams .

He left the study and closed the door behind him on the way out .

Victor stared at the half finished glass of whiskey on the desk .

After a brief silence , he picked it up and downed the rest in one go .

It was nearing midnight .

Isaac had finally finished all his tasks for the evening .

He glanced at Brian , who was glancing at his phone , and hesitated before asking , Youve been out of it all night .

Whats going on ? Brian snapped back to reality and placed his phone down with a hint of irritation .

Isaac knew Brian was always focused on work .

So , he quickly deduced that this had something to do with Ariana .

Its about Ms.

Torrey again , right ? Brian didnt respond , but his silence confirmed Isaacs guess .

So , it was about Ariana .

The Brian he knew had never been like this before .

Let me take another guess .

Youre upset because Ms.

Torrey hasnt texted you all day , right ? Isaac caught Brians shift in expression and knew he was right again .

Isaac smiled knowingly .

Just admit it , Brian .

Youve fallen for Ariana .

Brians face fell .

Me ? In love with Ariana ? What nonsense are you spouting ? This is not nonsense .

I have evidence to back it up ! Isaac grew serious .

Brian , when you like someone , you cant help but want to reach out to them to know whats going on with them .

Youve been checking your phone so many times tonight .

What else could you be hoping to see besides a message from Ariana ? I know youre a proud man , and you are holding yourself back from texting her first .

Thats why youre so frustrated .

Brians expression turned unpleasant from being read like an open book by Isaac .

Isaac continued , Ariana used to like you so much , and you didnt even spare her a glance .

Now that shes stopped chasing you , youve started liking her .

Isnt that pure … ! Before Isaac could finish his sentence , Brian shot him a glare that made him swallow his words .

Ariana is just a woman who will stop at nothing for money How could I possibly like someone like that ? Brian retorted .

Isaac shook his head at this .

If Ms.

Torrey was really after money and status , why would she cause a scene to cancel the engagement ? Mrs.

Lodge Senior liked her so much that her marrying , you was a given .

There was no need for her to do that .

Thats because she latched onto William and Victor .

She wants more than the title of being my wife .

She wants me … as a person .

Even Brian felt his reasoning was far fetched .

or the past few days , he had noticed Arianas dislike and even hostility toward him .

He didnt believe Ariana was after his heart .

Isaac wanted to call Brian delusional but quickly caught onto something important .

Ms.

Torrey would have to be an idiot to give up on being your wife and chase after William and Victor instead .

Lets set aside the mysterious William .

Victor ? Hes such a dangerous man .

Do you think Ms.

Torrey has a death wish to go to someone like him ? She would end up dead before she knew it !