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

Chapter 54 News of Lodge Co.

hosting a press conference had spread he wildfire by At the Lodge residence , Belinda slammed the morning news onto the table with a loud smack .

Then , she furiously got to her feet .

Outrageous ! Mrs.

Lodge Senior , The helper picked up the newspaper .

When she read about the press conference meant to clarify Brian and Arianas relationship , her expression darkened .

Why hadnt anyone consulted me about such a major decision ? What on earth happened ? Emily , speak ! Belindas voice was icy .

Emily was reluctantly summoned to face Belinda .

She stammered , At Ms.

Grangers birthday party last night … Someone joked at Ms.

Torreys expense … She proposed ending the engagement … and Mr.

Lodge agreed .

Evelyn again ? Benlindas dislike for Evelyn was well known , and as she learned that the calling off of the engagement stemmed from Evelyn , her face grew darker , Well well .

She wont give up , will she ? Send me there right now ! Id like to see who dares hold the press conference without my approval !! Emily hesitated and feigned a dilemma .

The press conference has started , Mrs.

Lodge Senior .

How dare they ! How could I have such a foolish grandson , whod let Ariana down for a cunning vixen like her ! Belinda roared .

She rose to her feet .

If you wont drive , Ill go there myself Since Belinda insisted , Emily quickly relented .

Calm down , Mrs.

Lodge Senior .

Ill fetch the car right away .

She hurried to the garage .

Meanwhile , at the venue of the press conference , Brian glanced at his watch .

It was nearly 10:00 am , and the reporters had gathered .

Why wasnt Emily here yet ? Brian , are you sure about breaking off the engagement with Ms.

Torrey ? Evelyn asked with uncertainty as she sat across from him .

Mrs.

Lodge Senior is very fond of Ms.

Torrey , and she probably wont approve , will she ? Brian coldly replied , Ariana proposed the cancellation , so Mrs.

Lodge Senior should understand .

You dont have to come with me today .

Ill have Emily send you home later No , I started this , and Id never have expected Ms.

Torrey to break off her engagement because of that .

Its all my fault … Evelyn lowered her head looking pitiful and remorseful .

This has nothing to do with you .

Its Ariana who doesnt know her place , Brian uttered .

Hed made it clear to Arlana that he could offer her the title of his wife , but she should never expect anything more .

Ariana wanted too much , not just him but also his heart .

Such perfection didnt exist in this world .

Evelyn noticed the disdain in Brians eyes for Arlana and hesitantly probed further .

Brian … do you think Ms.

Torrey and Mr.

Kingsman could be serious ? William Is just toying with her .

Do you think hes taken a liking to Ariana ? Brian scoffed .

He wouldnt have paid her any attention If she hadnt been so eager to secure her place as my wife , Hes just Chapter 54 using Ariana to provoke me , and I wont let him succeed .

Evelyn pointed out uneasily , But Ms.

Torrey seems to like Mr.

Kingsman quite a bit .

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