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

Chapter 98 A sharp slap landed on the maids face , and she instinctively covered her cheek as her expression darkened .

Arianas eyes narrowed as she glared at the young , beautiful woman before her .

Avery , right ? she sneered .

Since you address me as Ms.

Torrey , you should know your place .

Who gave you permission to call me by my name ? You ! Avery had been working for the Lodge family for a long time , and because of her good looks , she had always looked down on Ariana .

She had seen firsthand how lowly Ariana had been when she first arrived .

Ariana remembered how Avery had frequently given her terrible advice , leading her to embarrass herself in front of Brian .

Now , seeing Avery act so arrogantly in front of her again , Ariana decided she wouldnt let it slide this time .

Ms.

Torrey , no matter what happens , Im still a maid in the Lodge family ! Slapping me is the same as slapping Mr.

Lodges face ! Ill tell him what you did ! Youve ruined the clothes Mr.

Lodge gave you , so dont be surprised if you get kicked out of the Lodge residence ! Avery glared at Ariana before storming upstairs with the torn clothes .

Later that evening , Brian was still seething over the business deal he had lost to William .

When he returned home , he found Avery sobbing at the table .

Brian furrowed his brow , and Emily , who was standing next to him , stepped forward .

Has Mr.

Lodges dinner been prepared ? Why are you crying ? Its Ms.

Torrey .

She tore up the clothes you gave her ! Avery held out the shredded garments for Brian to see .

His expression hardened as he took in the sight of the ruined clothes .

Earlier in the day , the memory of Ariana leaving him alone with Evelyn had left a bitter feeling , and now , the sight of the shredded clothes only deepened his growing frustration .

Wheres Ariana ? Brian was already seething with anger , and Avery couldnt help but feel a sense of satisfaction .

Feigning innocence , she replied , Shes upstairs ! After tearing up her clothes , she went straight to bed .

Its obvious she doesnt take Mr.

Lodge seriously ! As Avery spoke , Brians expression darkened , and he stormed toward the second floor .

Emily attempted to stop him , but Brian ignored her and pushed open Arianas door .

The sound of running water echoed from within .

Mr.

Lodge , Ms.

Torrey is taking a shower .

Perhaps … Emily began .

Petty tricks , Brian scoffed .

She thinks she can avoid my questions so easily ? Ive seen this kind of game before .

1/2 Chapter 9 Without hesitation , Brian yanked open the bathroom door .

For a moment , his eyes were met with a brief glimpse of a naked figure .

Her soft skin , flawless figure , and the subtle curve of her form … Brian hadnt expected Ariana to actually be in the shower .

Instinctively , he turned and rushed out of the bathroom .

Ariana remained unfazed as she wrapped herself in a bath towel and stepped out of the bathroom .

Emily noticed Brians sour expression and nervously spoke up , Mr.

Lodge , you ….

Get out ! Brian snapped .

Startled , Emily quickly retreated , closing the door behind her .

Ariana couldnt help but sneer .

Mr.

Lodge , spying on someone while theyre showering is quite an unusual hobby , dont you think ? Brians expression darkened further .

Ariana , you did that on purpose , didnt you ?