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"Congratulations on securing Goldfront Bay," Evelyn said with a smile, completely oblivious to Brian's darkening expression. "Lodge Co. will definitely make a fortune with that land."Meanwhile, Ariana made no effort to conceal her pleased smirk as she clinked her champagne glass with William's.Brian's eye twitched at the sight."What should we do now, Mr. Lodge?" Emily hadn't expected William to back out of the bidding so easily. Just a few days ago, he had been determined to get that piece of land.Why did he give up so easily?"What else can we do?" Brian snapped.They could only accept the loss.Brian rose from his seat, his usual smile replaced with a stormy expression.Something was off.This definitely had something to do with Ariana!"Brian!" Evelyn wanted to leave with him. Panicked, she grabbed his arm, but Brian reflexively shook her hand off and said, "Go home, Evelyn."Surprised, Evelyn paused. By the time she snapped out of it, Brian had already left.He'd
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"You've got it wrong. This money isn't from the Torrey family," Ariana said.William frowned. "No?""It's the money that my father left me before he died."In her last life, Gwen had coveted her inheritance, which was why she had schemed tirelessly to gain control of the Torrey family. The reason why she had pushed her to marry Brian was also because she wanted to get her hands on the 500 million dollars.Somehow, she found out that Belinda liked Ariana and wanted her to marry Brian, so she spoke with Belinda behind Ariana's back and convinced her to ask Ariana to use the money to resolve Torrey Co.'s financial crisis.In the end, no crisis had been resolved as Gwen had run off with the money.This time, Ariana would turn the tables. Not just her inheritance—Gwen would never get anything related to the Torrey family at all."Mr. Kingsman, please hold off on investing in Torrey Co. for a few days.""If I don't invest in your company, it's going to collapse," William said in surp
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"You deliberately announced that you're breaking off our engagement at the engagement party. Then, you got the press to release that ridiculous article. Now, you're flirting openly with William Kingsman and provoking me at the auction. Didn't you do all this just to get my attention? Well, now you have it," Brian said, reaching out a hand to tilt Ariana's chin higher.Just as he leaned his face closer, Ariana laughed. "Do you think this is fair to Evelyn, Mr. Lodge?"Brian froze when he heard Evelyn's name.Seeing this, Ariana pulled herself from his grip and wound her arms around Brian's neck instead, giving him a seductive look. "You're right. I've done all this just to get your attention. But honestly, the sofa is too cramped. Why don't we move to my room?"Now that Ariana had revealed her true colors, Brian immediately shoved her aside with a look of disgust. "Stop using these cheap tricks on me, Ariana!" he said coldly."You enjoy my cheap tricks though." Ariana leaned agains
A Bride’s Revenge: No Longer the Backup Chapter 1
Everyone in Gleaston knew how hopelessly in love Ariana Torrey was with Brian Lodge. She loved him to the extent of abandoning all of her pride and principles.On the day they were supposed to get married, Brian left Ariana behind and drove their bridal car to the airport to pick up Evelyn Granger, the person he truly loved, with just a word from the latter.The wedding Ariana had hoped for after waiting for at least three years turned into a nightmare that would scar her forever.Ariana was abducted by Brian's enemy on the day of their wedding. These men tormented Ariana for three whole days to humiliate Brian.In the end, Ariana was stripped naked and tied onto a pole on the deck. The abductors live streamed what they did to Ariana live since they thought this was the perfect way to get back at Brian.Ariana shuddered as the sea breeze swept through her.She had cried and begged the abductors to let her go. Her pride was constantly trampled over by these men.Meanwhile, Brian
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After Ariana walked away, several people scoffed. "What's she throwing a tantrum for? She would still go into the pool obediently to pick up the rings if Mr. Lodge threatened to not proceed with the engagement.""Exactly. Everyone knows the person Mr. Lodge loves is Ms. Granger. Ariana Torrey? She's just a shameless lady who keeps throwing herself at Mr. Lodge when he doesn't even like her. If it weren't because Mrs. Lodge Senior liked her, would Mr. Lodge even spare her a glance?"…People were whispering and pointing at Ariana discreetly.Meanwhile, Ariana, who was soaked through, had headed back inside the banquet hall.Her stepmother, Gwen Lambert, hurried over and caught up with her. "Ariana Torrey, where have you been? How did you end up looking like this? It's your engagement party today! Hurry and go somewhere you can dry your dress."Also, we can't have you dressed so conservatively! Men like it more if a lady is a little sexy."Gwen yanked at the collar of Ariana's gow
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Ariana had just finished saying that when Brian's secretary, Emily Weston, suddenly came running to him.Brian had always maintained his composure no matter what kind of issue he ran into. He did not react much even when Ariana asked to break off the engagement just now.Yet, Brian's eyes bulged, and he had an anxious look on his face at the moment. Ariana could tell that the news of Evelyn committing self-harm had just reached him.When she saw that he was about to leave, Ariana moved to block Brian's path."Mr. Lodge, we're not done talking yet.""Get out of the way."There was a hint of anger in Brian's cold voice.He saw the woman before him as a mere tool to appease Belinda and other members of the Lodge family. Brian did not harbor any special feelings for her.He could marry Ariana. However, he would not let her off if something bad were to happen to Evelyn today.Ariana had no intention of stepping aside. She asked, "You seem to be in a hurry, Mr. Lodge. Are you leavin
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In the room next door, Selena had finished three bottles of liquor and was singing a song at the top of her voice.Ariana noticed something strange with the news online as she scrolled through them. She tugged at Selena's sleeve. "When have I ever said that Brian Lodge has sexual dysfunction?""Ha! I wrote that! Since it's a news article, it needs to be shocking to catch the readers' attention."Ariana's expression hardened. "Have you thought about the consequences, though?"Selena's cheeks were flushed. She held the microphone and shouted, "Consequences? What consequences would there be? It's not like Brian Lodge is going to hold a knife to my neck and force me to take down all the news on the Internet?"Bang!Suddenly, someone kicked the door open. The song that was playing in the room came to an abrupt stop.Ariana's heart missed a beat when she saw a stony-faced Brian standing at the door. She knew he would come looking for her, but Ariana never expected him to show up so qu
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The next morning, Brian came downstairs and saw that a maid was packing some things up. He frowned. "What are you doing?""Mr. Lodge, these are Ms. Torrey's belongings. She called yesterday and said that she would not be visiting anymore. So, she asked us to pack her things and have them delivered to her."An image of Ariana came to his mind as Brian looked at the suitcase in front of him. Usually, Ariana would have finished preparing breakfast at this hour and would be waiting for him to come downstairs expectantly.She would pull the chair out for him and try to bring up some random topics to initiate the conversation. Curiously, Brian felt as though something was missing when he did not see Ariana here today.When he realized he was thinking of her, Brian said frigidly, "Hurry and pack them all up, then. Don't leave them lying around in the house.""...Understood, Mr. Lodge."Brian sat at the dining table and found that there was nothing on the table. He asked in a displeased
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"You deliberately announced that you're breaking off our engagement at the engagement party. Then, you got the press to release that ridiculous article. Now, you're flirting openly with William Kingsman and provoking me at the auction. Didn't you do all this just to get my attention? Well, now you have it," Brian said, reaching out a hand to tilt Ariana's chin higher.Just as he leaned his face closer, Ariana laughed. "Do you think this is fair to Evelyn, Mr. Lodge?"Brian froze when he heard Evelyn's name.Seeing this, Ariana pulled herself from his grip and wound her arms around Brian's neck instead, giving him a seductive look. "You're right. I've done all this just to get your attention. But honestly, the sofa is too cramped. Why don't we move to my room?"Now that Ariana had revealed her true colors, Brian immediately shoved her aside with a look of disgust. "Stop using these cheap tricks on me, Ariana!" he said coldly."You enjoy my cheap tricks though." Ariana leaned agains
A Bride’s Revenge: No Longer the Backup Chapter 29
"You've got it wrong. This money isn't from the Torrey family," Ariana said.William frowned. "No?""It's the money that my father left me before he died."In her last life, Gwen had coveted her inheritance, which was why she had schemed tirelessly to gain control of the Torrey family. The reason why she had pushed her to marry Brian was also because she wanted to get her hands on the 500 million dollars.Somehow, she found out that Belinda liked Ariana and wanted her to marry Brian, so she spoke with Belinda behind Ariana's back and convinced her to ask Ariana to use the money to resolve Torrey Co.'s financial crisis.In the end, no crisis had been resolved as Gwen had run off with the money.This time, Ariana would turn the tables. Not just her inheritance—Gwen would never get anything related to the Torrey family at all."Mr. Kingsman, please hold off on investing in Torrey Co. for a few days.""If I don't invest in your company, it's going to collapse," William said in surp
A Bride’s Revenge: No Longer the Backup Chapter 28
"Congratulations on securing Goldfront Bay," Evelyn said with a smile, completely oblivious to Brian's darkening expression. "Lodge Co. will definitely make a fortune with that land."Meanwhile, Ariana made no effort to conceal her pleased smirk as she clinked her champagne glass with William's.Brian's eye twitched at the sight."What should we do now, Mr. Lodge?" Emily hadn't expected William to back out of the bidding so easily. Just a few days ago, he had been determined to get that piece of land.Why did he give up so easily?"What else can we do?" Brian snapped.They could only accept the loss.Brian rose from his seat, his usual smile replaced with a stormy expression.Something was off.This definitely had something to do with Ariana!"Brian!" Evelyn wanted to leave with him. Panicked, she grabbed his arm, but Brian reflexively shook her hand off and said, "Go home, Evelyn."Surprised, Evelyn paused. By the time she snapped out of it, Brian had already left.He'd
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"Looks like you know your ex very well, Ms. Torrey," William said dryly.That was an understatement.Ariana reflected on the final years of her past life. She had spent a humiliating three years kissing up to Brian at all costs, almost worshiping him.Every look he gave her convinced her that he was seeing her differently. Every word he said to her made her feel like he was finally warming up to her.She'd done everything for him—from securing sponsorships for his company to taking care of Belinda on his behalf. She'd cooked for him and kept his house for him.She knew all of his preferences, down to the amount of time he usually spent in the shower and the toilet. She had obsessed over the smallest details."Just wait and see, Mr. Kingsman," she said. "You'll be the ultimate victor tonight."She downed the champagne in front of her.The auction had already started by then. Eventually, the auctioneer got to the plot in Goldfront Bay. "Goldfront Bay land parcel, six acres on the
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"Stop right there, Ariana Torrey!"During the intermission, Ariana excused herself to go to the bathroom when she heard Brian's voice sound from behind her. "Mr. Lodge? Did you need something?" She turned back, her voice distant, as if they were but mere acquaintances."Aren't you something else, Ariana? You knew that my company had its eye on that piece of land in South Gleaston, and you went and doubled the price, even at a loss, to buy it. What's your game? Are you really opposing me, or are you just trying to get my attention?" Brian snapped."You've got the wrong idea, Mr. Lodge. I just really liked the location. It's got nothing to do with you," Ariana said sincerely. However, Brian did not believe a word of it.Just then, Evelyn rushed over to cut into their conversation. "Ms. Torrey, you were too impulsive. That piece of land will lose you a small fortune!"Then, glancing at Brian, she continued, "I know that Brian bringing me here tonight might have embarrassed you, but
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Among the crowd, Brian scoffed.Was Ariana trying to grab his attention with this? How laughable."200 million dollars," he said firmly.Did she really think he wouldn't be able to deal with her?"250 million dollars.""300 million!"As the bidding escalated into absurd territory, Evelyn frowned. "Brian, this land isn't worth that much."Brian frowned as well.Beside him, Emily said lowly, "Mr. Lodge, the price has exceeded our estimated value."Hearing this, Brian smiled coldly.Ariana did not have much money to begin with. She was clearly only bidding to be contrary.Fine, then. He would teach her a lesson tonight, even if it meant taking a loss.Coldly, he called out, "320 million dollars!"William watched in satisfaction as Brian took the bait.According to his estimation, Brian had already taken a loss of 50 million dollars at this point.He hadn't expected Ariana to be so cunning, goading Brian into taking the bait. He had underestimated her.Just as he was abou
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Evelyn sounded like she was defending Ariana, but her words only fueled Brian's anger.She liked him?Ariana just liked him for allowing her to climb the social ladder!Before, it was him that she clung to. Now, she had set her sights on William as her next victim.No wonder she'd stopped going out of her way to kiss up to him lately.At that thought, Brian's eyes turned cold.She has finally revealed her true colors to him!"Let's go."He grabbed Evelyn and pulled her into the auction hall, ignoring Ariana and William.Meanwhile, William allowed Ariana to link her arm through his as he said coolly," You're my date tonight, so you have to do everything I tell you. Understood?""Well then, Mr. Kingsman, two can play at that game. Since I'm your date tonight, you'll be footing all my expenses, right?""You're my date, not my girlfriend."Feigning a scowl, Ariana said, "But Brian used to spend money on me. You wouldn't want to lose to him when it comes to charm, would you?""
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"Exactly! Everyone in Gleaston knows that Ariana Torrey begged Mr. Lodge to propose to her. She really thought she was that important. Mr. Lodge can easily find another fiancée if she breaks off the engagement. But her? I doubt anyone would want her!"The socialites were openly mocking Ariana, who was standing not too far away.Ariana had arrived several minutes before Brian and Evelyn. She should have entered the venue by now, but William had insisted that she wait outside.What had she done to deserve this nightmare of her man?Now, she knew that William wasn't that much different from Brian.No wonder the two of them fought so bitterly in her last life."Ariana, you should give up on Mr. Lodge. With Evelyn by his side, you don't stand a chance.""Yeah. Just a few days ago, you announced that you wanted to break off your engagement with him, yet now you're here chasing after him. Sadly for you, you're just a stand-in. He'll never give you a second glance now that he has the re
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Just then, a knock sounded on the door. Evelyn opened the door after a brief knock and entered.In her white gown, she looked the picture of nobility and grace. Her long, straight hair cascaded down to her waist, adding a touch of gentleness to her presence."The auction is starting, Brian. Let's go," she said.Gwen's expression stiffened when she saw Evelyn.If it weren't for Evelyn's meddling, Ariana would've married Brian long ago. Now, they were attending an auction together. Brian hadn't even considered what the Torrey family would say about that.Clearly, this was an obvious move to embarrass them."Mrs. Torrey, was it? Brian's mentioned you before. And you are…" Evelyn trailed off as she took in Fiona's outfit, which was a mirror of her own style. She smiled.Was one Ariana not enough? Now they were bringing in another one.Then again, it didn't matter how many people they paraded in front of Brian; they were all just stand-ins.Noticing Evelyn's attention on Fiona, Gwe
