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

Chapter 401 +25 BONUS Brian knew exactly what Belindas words meant .

In the past , his engagement with Ariana had been purely due to her suitable family background .

But now , marrying her would mean gaining control over the entire Torrey family .

At that moment , the things that Ariana said to him earlier today played back in his mind .

His sense of pride flared once again .

Grandma , you dont need to concern yourself with this mater .

We have already annulled our engagement , and there is no way Ill propose to her again .

With that , he turned around and headed upstairs .

Belinda was well aware of Brians character .

Her expression darkened .

Since he was unwilling to let go of his pride , then she would make the necessary arrangements for him .

The next day , the news of Gwens imprisonment and Igors expulsion from the Torrey family spread like wildfire within the high society .

As the sole heir of the family , Ariana successfully assumed full control of the Torrey family .

As the turmoil at school also began to settle down , Ariana sat in her office at Torrey Co.

Miranda said , Ms.

Torrey , the Lodge family sent someone over this morning , insisting that you attend a gala at the Royal Hotel .

The Lodge family ? Brian still wanted to see her ? Ariana only hesitated briefly before she quickly realized that it wasnt Brian who wanted to see her , but Belinda .

She was an extremely cunning lady .

She had only just assumed her role as the heir of the Torrey family , and Belinda was already so eager to invite her over .

She was clearly up to no good .

Ms.

Torrey , the gala tonight is at the Royal Hotel As the sole heir of the Torrey family , you are expected to attend .

Besides , there have been many rumors circulating high society that the Lodge family and the Torrey family have severed ties .

Because of this , many potential business partners have been hesitant to partner with us , worried they might offend the Lodge family .

If you attend tonights gala , you can silence those rumors and stabilize our position in Gleaston .

Ariana was well aware of everything Miranda had just said , Nonetheless , she would have to make some preparations before attending the Lodge familys gala .

She had to make sure that Belinda wouldnt take advantage of her , and also make it clear to the public that the Torrey family and the Lodge family had reconciled .

However … Just the thought of having to see Brian tonight made Arianas head hurt .

Prepare an evening gown for me .

Make it as extravagant as possible .

Yes , Ms.

Torrey .

Since this gala was arranged specially for her , she had to make a statement .

She wanted every attending guest to know that she was now the rightful heir of the Torrey family .

In the evening , the entrance of the Royal Hotel buzzed with activity , with luxury cars lined up along the streets .

One by one , wealthy elites dressed in tailored suits stepped out of their cars , each accompanied by impeccably dressed women by their side .

As soon as Arianas car pulled up at the Royal Hotel entrance , it immediately attracted a lot of attention .

After all , +25 BONUS Chapter 401 the biggest news from yesterday was that Ariana had personally sent Gwen to jail and kicked Igor out of the Torrey household .

The fact that she still dared to make such a bold entrance at the Lodge family gala just a day later was rather shocking , to say the least .

I thought the Torrey family and the Lodge family werent in good terms .

Then why would the Lodge family invite Ariana to tonights pala ? Didnt Mr.

Lodge and Ariana annul their engagement ? Wouldnt it be awkward for them to meet now ?