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

Chapter 404 Chapter 404 The guests present all took in the scene before them .

It was well known that Brian had always despised Ariana , but this time , he appeared visibly anxious about her in front of everyone .

Ariana seemed unsurprised by the reactions of the guests around them .

She withdrew her hand and said , Thank you for your help , Mr.

Lodge .

Brian quickly realized that Ariana had just used him .

Due to Lodge Co.s stance toward Torrey Co.

, many had assumed that there was tension between the Lodges and Torreys .

As a result , few corporate partners had been willing to initiate business dealings with the Torreys .

Now that they have seen Brian and Ariana on better terms , many would likely approach the Torrey family .

Ariana , did you just exploit me ? Brian had never realized just how cunning Ariana could be .

He had always assumed she was clueless , but it was clear that he was the foolish one now .

Didnt you say it yourself , Mr.

Lodge ? Mutual exploitation isnt a bad thing for either of us .

Ariana shrugged nonchalantly .

Brian had used her like this before .

This time , its just that the tables have turned .

Ariana said , Dont think I dont know what youre planning , Mr.

Lodge .

I know Im the last of my family , but that doesnt mean it will be easy to take advantage of my inheritance .

Brians expression darkened when he saw that Ariana had misunderstood him .

He scoffed , Im taking advantage of your inheritance ? She really had an active imagination ! Belinda did have that intention , but he certainly didnt .

Emily , who was standing by a side , couldnt help but interject when she saw Brians frustration , Ms.

Torrey , Im afraid you have misunderstood .

Mr.

Lodge isnt What isnt he doing ? He isnt after my inheritance ? Thats hard to believe , Ariana said .

The guests at the gala today were all wealthy , powerful , and highly influential figures in Gleaston .

They had even brought in the media .

Wasnt this all just a publicity stunt to hype up the relationship between her and Brian ? Ariana was all too familiar with these tricks , but she hadnt expected Brian to resort to such underhanded tactics .

Listen , Ariana .

I would never do that ! With that , Brian took a step closer to Ariana .

Brian had spent the past few days thinking about his feelings for Ariana , and she saw the strange look he had for her in his eyes .

She instinctively stepped back and said with a frown , Brian , Im not here to mess with you .

I came here today to play along with your act for the sake of the Torrey family , not because I have feelings for you .

But I have feelings for you , Brian admitted , That one sentence made Ariana freeze .

Dont you already know that theres nothing between Evelyn and me ? Brian asked .

The child she carried back then belonged to my friend .

+25 BONUS Chapter 404 Ariana frowned .

So what ? What does that have to do with me ? Brian clenched his jaw when he saw how indifferent she was to his explanation .

He swallowed his frustration and said , I rejected Evelyn because I want to pursue you .

Ariana looked at Brian and could tell he wasnt lying , but she couldnt help but see glimpses of the Brian from her past life in the man standing before her now .

It no longer mattered if Brian truly liked her or was just pretending to .

What mattered was that now , she only loved herself .

Are you done ? Ariana asked .

Brian was momentarily stunned by the sudden calmness she showed .

Ariana said , I used to like you a lot , but well … not anymore .

Gwen and Igor were already expelled from the family , and Ariana was the Torreys heiress .

She had her own career as well .

Why should she let a man hold her back ? Ariana put some distance between them and said , Thank you for the hospitality , Mr.

Lodge .

But the show and I should say my goodbyes to you .

With Brian still in shock , Ariana turned and walked away from the Lodge familys gala gracefully .

The crowd was stunned .

is over , Ariana , on the other hand , felt nothing but relief .

From now on , she would be the head of Torrey Co.

, the heiress of the Torrey family , and the CEO of Warto Group .

The only thing she would never be was Brians wife .