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

Let me check .

Does it hurt ? Simon poked around .

Ouch ! Stop … Dont touch ine there ! Ariana felt Intense sureness in her back and waist , especially for being dropped onto the bed by Victor .

It felt like her injuries had worsened .

Simon examined her back carefully .

After a moment , he said , Its not a big deal .

You just accidentally hit your bones .

Itll get better after some rest .

I thought I was going to die at Victors hands .

Ariana glared at Victor , who stood silently nearby .

Simon adjusted his glasses .

Why on earth were you drinking ? … I couldnt sleep , Ariana replied , her tone laced with guilt .

She couldnt admit that she had nightmares and was too scared to fall asleep .

That would be too embarrassing I see .

So Victor taught you that , right ? Simon glanced at Mctor and continued , You know shes a woman .

Stop using the same methods you use on men .

Womens bodies are more delicate than mens .

What are you going to do if you break her ? Are you going to make up for it for the rest of your life ? Victor fell silent .

Ariana stared at Simon before asking , Dr.

Finch , can I ask you something ? What is it ? Simon was curious .

Does Victor have some kind of hidden medical condition ? Ariana turned to him .

What nonsense ! Victor doesnt have any medical conditions ! Simon was perplexed .

Then is he unable to get married ? Ariana asked again .

Actually … Victor is wealthy , powerful , and good looking Rich and handsome bachelors like him are rare .

Its just that … Hes a bit too intimidating , so no woman dares to approach him , Simon explained awkwardly .

Oh , that explains it .

Ariana nodded .

Simon paused .

Explains what ? It explains why youre so eager to match me with Mr.

Smith .

Youre afraid he wont be able to get married , right ? Ariana was confident .

Neither Ariana nor Simon noticed Victors unpleasant expression .

It was already 4:00 am , and the effects of the alcohol on Ariana had mostly worn off .

Thinking about her embarrassing tantrum around Victor earlier , Ariana couldnt help but smack herself .

She had gone too far this time .

It might have been fine if it were someone else .

But why did it have to be Victor ? She reminded herself that Victor would side with Evelyn in the future .

He was someone she couldnt get close to , much less offended .

Meanwhile , back in the study , Victor sat in deep thought .

Simon said , Ms.

Torrey is quite interesting .

How could you be so heartless to a delicate girl ? Hey , Victor , Im talking to you .

+25 BONUS Chapter 297 She just said I have ulterior motives and thinks Im using her to deal with Brian .

Victor huffed .

What ? She figured it out ? Simon immediately sat up from the couch , alarmed .

Or … Has she become clever enough to suspect our intentions ? She said my original target shouldve been Evelyn , not her Victor started .

The more Simon listened , the more shocked he became .

How could Arlana possibly know about Victors plans and thoughts ? What happened next ? Simon pressed .

Victor paused for a moment .

She said Im madly in love with Evelyn , and everything Im doing is just to be with her .

What kind of nonsense is that ? Simon was flabbergasted Todays Bonus Offer X GET IT