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

Chapter 52 Chapter 52 When Igor heard that Gwen had sold Ariana to Vance , he froze .

Mom , if you sold Ariana to Vance , what about Mr.

Lodge ? Mr.

Lodge ? Gwens face darkened at the mention of his name .

Ariana completely offended him .

Do you think the Lodges will still accept her ? Its better to sell her off while someones willing to pay .

Even if she ends up as the lady of the Hubbords , its better than having her stay here and compete with you for the family inheritance ! With a bang the door to the Torrey residence was suddenly kicked open .

Gwen jumped in fright at the abrupt noise .

She looked up and saw Ariana standing at the door .

Why … Why are you … Gwens face filled with shock .

She hadnt expected Ariana to show up here .

Wasnt she supposed to have been sent to the hotel by the driver ? Youre wondering why Im here , right ? Arianas voice was cold and distant , and Gwen started feeling guilty under her questioning tone .

Ariana continued , I never imagined this .

Though we might not share any mother daughter bond , Ive always been polite and respectful to you .

Dad treated you well too , and yet you sold me off to a scumbag .

I… I did it all for your own good ! Gwen retorted matter of factly .

You cant be Mrs.

Lodge , and being Mrs.

Hubbord isnt too bad at all .

I did everything for your sake , and now youre blaming me for that .

Ariana didnt bother to hide her disgust upon hearing Gwens shameless words .

How can someone as shameless as you even exist ? Arianal Who gave you the right to talk to my mom like that ! Igor stepped before Gwen and shot Ariana a look You should consider yourself lucky that Mr.

Hubbord takes a fancy to you .

My mom was just finding you a good match .

Do you even realize how you might never get married after offending Mr.

Lodge ? Who else would dare marry you ? Watching the mother and son echo each other , Ariana cackled .

Her almost hysterical laughter sent Gwens hair standing on end .

Oh , so Ms.

Lambert meant well , Ariana thoughtfully murmured .

Seeing her smiling , Gwen put on a flattering face and stepped forward .

Of course .

Ive always had your best interests at heart .

Ive watched you grow up , so how could possibly harm you ? Ariana raised her eyebrows and smiled faintly as she eyed Gwens hypocritical face .

What a shame .

Mr.

Kingsman just announced our relationship tonight , and yet you sold me off to Vance .

When he carried me out of Vances room , his face was purple with fury .

He said hed come to you for an explanation .

What ? Gwen froze .

Her voice was trembling as she asked Mr.

Kingsman ? Are you talking about William Kingsman ? Who else could it be ? Gwens face turned paler at Arianas confirmation .

Are you perhaps saying that Mr.

Kingsman is interested in you ? # 25 BONUS Chapter 52 When shed heard about Ariana attending events with William , shed assumed it was a coincidence .

William had never shown interest in women , after all .

How could he suddenly fancy Ariana ? But now it seemed Ariana had struck gold .

William had indeed set his sights on her .

And that would mean Gwen had somehow crossed William by sending Ariana to Vances bed .

As Ariana turned to head upstairs , Gwen finally realized the gravity of the situation .

She rushed forward and grabbed Arianas arm .

Ariana , wait ! I was too reckless .

Ive done everything for your own good ; please trust me .

Tell Mr.

Kingsman that , and remind him not to take it to heart .