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

Chapter 61 Ariana was becoming far too arrogant .

Who did she think she was ? Gwen believed Ariana couldnt resolve Torrey Co.s funding crisis without Brians help .

Meanwhile , at Lodge Co.

, Brian was watching the news .

The headline Mr.

Lodge and Heiress of the Torreys Reconcile had made it to the days top trending news .

Emily stood before him and glanced at the file in her hand .

Mr.

Lodge , now that everyone knows about the renewed engagement between the Lodge and Torrey familles , what should we do about Torrey Co.s funding ? Hadnt we withdrawn them ? Brians tone was cold and detached , and Emily froze .

Brian continued , Since weve withdrawn them , theres no need to reinvest .

But if Torrey Co.

doesnt secure funding , their finances will collapse in less than three days .

When that happens , there might be no point for you to marry Ms.

Torrey anymore .

Brian leaned back in his chair and scoffed dismissively .

How else will Ariana come to me begging if we dont wait for that moment ? But … You saw it yourself .

Eve suffered , and Arianas arrogance stems from the backing of the Torrey family .

Lets see if shell still act so high and mighty when the Torrey family falls into ruin .

Shell have no choice but to yield .

Emily fell silent at Brians words .

Then , she said , But I heard that Ms.

Torrey has taken control of the Torrey family , and all their business is now under her authority .

What does she know about running a business as a pampered heiress whos only ever known to play ? Lets wait and see how she plans to handle the crisis , Brian replied dismissively .

The next day , another headline made it to the trending list Evelyns fake attempt at taking her life .

She was Instantly labeled as a slut , and the comment section was overwhelmingly supportive of Ariana .

Who wraps their wrist in bandages if there isnt an injury ? Is she afraid that people wont know she tried to harm herself ? A fake self injury at an engagement party would mean shes trying to assert her claim .

What a slut ! Shes just trying to intimidate the rightful fiancée .

Seeing the malicious comments , Evelyn , whod been entirely unaware just moments ago , turned pale .

In the cafeteria of Glea College , her friend Lila Lawson quickly grabbed her phone and glared at the students whod gathered to watch the show .

What are you staring at ? Get lost ! As the crowd slowly dispersed , Lila tried to comfort her .

Dont let it bother you , Evelyn .

Everyone knows Mr.

Lodge and Ariana are just putting on an act .

Once Mrs.

Lodge Senior dies , Im sure Mr.

Lodge will marry you right away .

Evelyns face remained pale , and another friend , Maddle Hicks , chimed in , I heard that the Torrey family is going bankrupt .

Ariana mustve hired an army of online trolls to smear your name and win Mr.

Lodges favor .

Lila fumed .

Hmph ! After what Ariana did at your birthday party and caused all the cyberbullying , you should give her a taste of her own medicine ! +25 BONUS Chapter 61 Look ! Isnt that Ariana over there ? Maddie exclaimed as she pointed to a figure not far away .

They turned to see Ariana queuing up for food .

Lilas anger surged at the sight of Ariana .

She grabbed Evelyns arm and urged , Come on ! Lets confront her ! Evelyn tried to hold Lila back , but the latter was already storming toward Ariana .

With a loud smack , Arianas tray was knocked to the ground