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

Chapter 6 Chapter 6 +25 BONUS When Gwen saw the transfer agreement , her expression took a 180 degree turn .

Her tone softened and was immediately laced with hints of flattery .

Come on , Ariana Igor is your younger brother after all .

If he takes over the company , it will ensure that the Torrey family legacy continues .

He will also serve as your backer so you can marry Mr.

Lodge with peace of mind .

Isnt that killing two birds with one stone ? As she spoke , Gwen quickly pulled Igor over and scolded , What are you waiting for ? Apologize to your sister right now ! Who gave you the permission to barge into her room early in the morning ? Reluctant to comply , Igor retorted , Torrey Co.

will be mine sooner or later anyway ! Shes threatening to call off the engagement and ruin my future .

Of course , I must set things straight with her ! Ariana simply watched , unfazed .

She had never expected her younger brother to start coveting the familys assets at such a young age .

He already saw himself to be the future head of the family .

Clearly , Gwens careful nurturing hadnt gone to waste .

This kid has no idea what hes talking about .

Dont take this to heart , Ariana .

Why dont you give me the agréement ? Ill keep it safe for you , urged Gwen , trying to feign concern .

All she cared about was that agreement .

The agreement clearly stated that Igor could take over the company as soon as he graduated from high school .

The mother and son duo had waited so long for this moment there was no way they would let anything go south now ! Arianas gaze shifted to Gwen , and she chuckled lightly , Is this what you really want , Ms.

Lambert ? Yeah … Before she could finish , her words were cut short .

Ariana ripped the agreement in half .

The color drained from Gwens face at once .

Igor bitterly exclaimed , Ariana Torrey ! What are you doing ? Who gave you the right to tear it up ? Igor anxiously rushed forward to snatch the document .

Within seconds , however , Ariana casually shredded the agreement into smaller pieces .

Unblinkingly , she scattered them before the two of them .

She spoke indifferently , I will never hand over Torrey Co.

to Igor Torrey .

Why dont you and Igor take a chill pill ? What did you just say ? Ariana Torrey ! If your brother doesnt take over the company , who will ? He is the only male heir in the Torrey family ! You … Ariana interrupted , Igor isnt even my fathers biological son , to begin with .

I have already decided to take charge of the company myself .

Besides , when my father passed , his will explicitly stated that I was to manage the company .

As for the inheritance … apart from the five million dollars left to you and your son , the Torreys were only to provide you with two bedrooms .

What ! Theres no way Dad only left us with five million dollars .

You must have tampered with Dads will ! Igor looked utterly incredulous .

1 The familys assets were worth at least several billion ! Though they couldnt compare to the Lodge familys wealth in the trillions , they were still one of the top names in Gleaston .

+25 BONUS Chapter 6 How could Carson leave only five million dollars to the two If you dont believe me , I can arrange for the lawyer to bring the will over someday .

That way , everyone can see for themselves , said Ariana , shrugging .

She then added as though she had just remembered , Oh , and the will clearly states that Torrey Co.

is for me to inherit .

You and Igor dont have to waste much energy .

If you harbor arry thoughts you ought not to , dont blame me for turning merciless .

Seeing Igor and Gwens stunned expressions , Ariana couldnt help but scoff .

When she first saw the will in her past life , she had concealed the division of assets from Gwen and her son .

She worried that the news would hurt the two .

Instead , she allowed them to squander the familys resources freely .

She H had believed that Gwen treated her as her own daughter and acted out of genuine care .

But in reality , Gwens only goal was to marry her off as soon as possible to pave the way for her son ! In her previous life , Igor squandered the familys whole fortune within three years .

The two went to the Lodge family to coerce Ariana into embezzling their assets .

Only then did she finally realize the true nature of these two .

In hindsight , it dawned on her why Brian abandoned her at the wedding without a second thought .

To him , she as the heiress of the Torrey family was no longer of any use to them .

Ariana , are you serious about what you just said ? prodded Gwen , her voice tinged with panic .

If Carson had truly been so heartless , what would become of her and her son ? Would they have to live off the five million dollars for the rest of their lives ? Ariana sat down in a nearby chair and said , It looks to me like you still dont want to take my word for it , Ms.

Lambert .

Well , lets settle this then .

Ill ask the lawyer to bring the will in a while .

That should be enough to convince you .

Mom ! Dont believe her ! Whatever shes saying is all nonsense ! Dad wouldnt do that to us ! engagement with Igor shot Ariana a glare , his eyes filled with resentment , I reckon shes only mad because her Brian Lodge fell through.

Thats why she wants to take back Torrey Co ! Mom , I am the son of the Torrey family ! The company is rightfully mine ! My apologies , but you just lost that right .

Ariana wore a faint smile on her face , but her stance was one of authority .

Gwen and Igor were so angry that their faces were flushed with anger .

Just at that moment , a maids surprised voice sounded from outside the door.

Mr.

Lodge ? What brings you here ? Hearing this , Ariana frowned .

She turned to see Brian standing at the doorway , having witnessed everything He let out a snicker .

For the first time , he beheld Ariana in a confrontational light .

Seizing the opening , Gwen plastered on a fawning smile .

Mr.

Lodge , you should have given us a heads up about your visit ! We would have prepared to welcome your arrival properly .

Theres no need .

Im only here to say one thing , and then Ill be out of here .

His calm tone made it impossible to discern his emotions .

Chapter 6 Right , okay .

Thats not a probleml +25 MAY Gwen was overjoyed .

Her lips stretched from ear to ear .

Dont worry , Mr.

Lodge , well leave you to it ! Ill have someone make you some tea , she rambled as she dragged or out of the room with her .

As she left , she made sure to close the door behind her .

Ariana was all too familiar with Gwens heinous schemes .

If word got out that Brian had been in the boudoir of the Torreys eldest daughter , alone with her behind closed doors , she would undoubtedly be labeled as his woman .

When that happens , no one else would dare ask for her hand in marriage .

After all , no one in the whole of Gleaston would dare touch woman associated with Brian .

Ariana decisively opened the door to avoid being left alone with him .

Mr.

Lodge , whatever you have to say , lets take our conversation downstairs .

After all , we are no longer engaged ; being alone like this will only give people something to gossip about .

Even in modern times , many people still clung to backward and narrow minded views .

A man and woman found in the same room with the door shit was bound to attract suspicion .

Brian scoffed .

Ariana Torrey , you put on a weak and pitiful front in front of my grandmother .

Yet , here you bullying and humiliating your stepmother and brother at home .

It seems Ive underestimated you .

Me ? Bullying them ? Ariana was amused .

She thought her cars were playing tricks on her .

It was evident that Brian had not caught the full story .

Instead , he assumed she was trying to pocket the inheritance for herself .

But that didnt bother her .

The more Brian disliked her , the happier she was .

The sooner she could sever ties with him , the better .

Youre right , Mr.

Lodge .

I am but a two faced bitch unworthy of your esteemed visit .

Disdain overflowed from Brians eyes as he snarled , If my grandmother hadnt asked me to come and apologize to you , do you think Id bother coming here ? You think too highly of yourself , Ariana Torrey .

Ah , its Mrs.

Lodge Seniors advice .

Please worry not , Mr.

Lodge I will clear things up with her .

I promise not to make things hard for you .

Ariana stepped aside , opening a path toward the door .

If youre finished , Mr.

Lodge , feel free to head downstairs .

I wont see you off .

Ignoring her gesture , Brian closed the distance between them , his eyes sharp and menacing .

Im warning you , Ariana Torrey .

Watch your mouth in front of my grandmother .

If she finds out that Eve cut her wrist … His body surged with hostility , as though he might tear her apart in the next second .

Ariana felt her chest tighten .

She knew all too well that no one was more important than Evelyn to Brian ! To lay a hand on Evelyn would be to play with his wrath .

And Brian was not someone known to show mercy .

Chapters +25 BONUS Dont worry , Mr.

Lodge .

I will handle the media incident and make sure it doesnt involve Ms.

Granger .

That would be for the best .

He proceeded to back away from her , putting distance between them .

Then , he left without looking back .

Downstairs , Gwen had just prepared some tea when she noticed Brian striding toward the front door .

Flustered , she called out , Mr.

Lodge ! Wont you stay a little longer ? Mr.

Lodge ! To her dismay , his footsteps did not stop .

Left behind , she stamped her feet in frustration .

She pointed toward Arianas room on the second floor and yelled , What good are you if you cant even keep a man ? You are absolutely useless ! Hearing the insults , Ariana stepped out into the corridor and glanced down at Gwen from above .

Gwen raised her gaze and met Arianas bone chilling gaze , which sent shivers down her spine , When had the once obedient and meek Ariana Torrey developed such a terrifying presence ? If she were to inherit Torrey Co.

in the future … 1 Gwen thought that definitely wouldnt work .

She must come up with a plan to rekindle their relationship .

There was no way she could let this marriage fall apart !