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

hapter 89 Trying to threaten me with Grandma again ? That tricks getting old , Ariana , Brian scoffed .

So what if it is ? As long as it still works , its fine , she shot back .

As Ariana turned to head upstairs , Brian suddenly grabbed Her and pulled her into his arms .

Startled , her expression darkened .

What do you think youre doing ? Ariana , dont forget your place .

Youre my fiancée , Brian said firmly .

Im telling William today that youre mine , so hed better back off .

Ariana struggled against his grip , but his hold remained unyielding If youre worried about Grandma coming back , dont be , Brian said coldly .

Ive already told her we need some alone time at home to work on our relationship .

Shes thrilled about it and has decided to move out .

You ! Arianas face darkened even further .

Brian leaned in closer , his voice dropping lower .

And if I find out youve been saying anything to her , Ill move up our wedding .

You wouldnt want to lose William too soon , would you ? Arianas eyes turned icy .

Brian , dont assume everyone is as filthy as you .

Π Brian let go of her , his tone just as cold .

You schemed to make Eve misunderstand our relationship .

Your tricks are far dirtier than anything Ive done .

I told you , it wasnt me ! You think Id believe that ? Brian scoffed .

I know you go to the same school as Eve .

Keep a low profile from now on .

Everyone knows youre engaged to me .

Dont let me catch you getting too close to William .

With that , Brian turned and headed upstairs .

Ariana could tell that Brian was in a bad mood .

After all , he had lost the deal with Mr.

Dalton , a significant setback that had ultimately benefited William .

She absentmindedly rubbed her wrist where Brian had gripped it earlier .

Just wait .

As long as you keep me here , your misery will only deepen , Ariana thought to herself .

With that , she tugged the bow off the maids collar and made her way upstairs .

The next morning , as soon as Brian got out of bed and walked into the living room , he noticed that there was only bread and jam on the table .

He frowned and called out , Martha .

Martha appeared and asked , Mr.

Lodge , is something wrong ? Hasnt Ariana gotten up yet ? No , she hasnt come downstairs .

Hearing this , a wave of irritation rose within Brian .

How could she still be sleeping at this hour ? +25 BONUS Chapter 89 Back when she lived at the Lodge residence , she would wake up before dawn to prepare breakfast .

He glanced at the untouched meal and snapped , Throw this away .

From now on , Ariana will prepare all the meals .

Yes , Mr.

Lodge , Martha replied as she cleared the table .

Brian sat at the table , tapping his fingers in impatience .

After five minutes had passed , there was still no sign of Ariana .

V soon .

Emily couldnt help but speak up .

Mr.

Lodge , you have a meeting at the company Postpone it , Brian replied coldly.

Go upstairs and get Ariana , he added .

Emily hesitated .

Im not sure thats a good idea .

After all , Ariana was still the heiress of the Torreys .

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