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

Chapter 62 +25 BONUS Lila shot Ariana a seething glare .

Then , she raised her hand and delivered a hard slap to Arianas left cheek .

Evelyn quickly stepped forward to pull Lila back .

Lila , dont do that ! Stay out of this ! Lila shook off her hand and turned to Ariana , whose cheek was now flushed from the slap .

Ariana , did you pay online trolls to smear Evelyns name ? The commotion drew attention in the cafeteria .

Soon , all eyes were on Ariana and the others .

Ariana slowly lifted her head in the face of Lilas questioning .

She couldnt recognize either Lila or Maddie and took a moment to size them up .

They were wearing trendy brands and accessorized with luxury items , but not the top tier pieces .

From this , Ariana could infer that their families were moderately wealthy and might be pulling in small six figure monthly incomes .

They hadnt attended Evelyns birthday party two days ago because they werent worthy of an invitation , not because they didnt want to .

Ariana replied , And you are … Dont worry about who I am ! Youre just bullying Evelyn because you think youre the heiress of the Torrey family , arent you ? Let me tell you , Mr.

Lodge loves Evelyn , and not you .

Youre the one ruining their relationship ! Youre the mistress ! Ariana watched her act all so righteous and laughed .

Do you even understand what a business marriage means ? Dont you think your words are too ridiculous for a top student at Glea College ? Lilas face darkened .

What did you just say ? Ariana calmly replied , Everyone here at Glea College is exceptional .

The marriage between the Lodge and Torrey families is a business marriage that mutually benefits both companies .

This is an arrangement among adults , and thats why Im legally recognized as Brians legitimate fiancée and future wife .

Now who were you saying is the mistress in this relationship ? Youre contorting the truth ! Lila couldnt find the right words to revoke Ariana .

Her face was flushed with anger as she snapped , You wouldnt have stood a chance if Mrs.

Lodge Senior approved of Evelyn .

How dare you act so high and mighty ? Youre right .

Mrs.

Lodge Senior doesnt approve of Ms.

Granger , so that would mean Ms.

Granger doesnt have the status or the right to be the lady of the Lodges .

She never will .

Its like marrying someone you dont love .

You cant possibly say that the legal wife is the mistress just because the man loves another woman .

Ariana continued , Imagine if your husband sleeps with another woman .

Youd call her a homewrecker and accuse her of stealing your husband , rather than admit youre the mistress and in the wrong How dare you ! Lila was at a loss for words .

She had nothing more to say than that .

Stop pretending to be all righteous , Ariana .

I heard the Torrey family is on the brink of bankruptcy , and whether the Torrey family is qualified to join the Lodge family in a business marriage is still up for debate .

When you go bankrupt , Mr.

Lodge will be the first to dum you , Maddie chimed in .

Im not sure if Brian will dump me , but I do know that hell definitely dump Evelyn .