บททั้งหมดของ A Bride’s Revenge: No Longer the Backup: บทที่ 221 - บทที่ 230

Brian, what do you mean? Are you doubting Evelyn?"Brennen frowned. "We've known each other since we were kids. You know Evelyn's character—she wouldn't lie."Brian shot Brennen a cold glance and said, "I'll ask you again, Evelyn."Brennen seemed ready to argue further, but Evelyn gently pulled on his arm. Looking at Brian, she said softly, "Brian, I really don't know who broke into my house. But… The only person I can think of is Ms. Torrey. After all, Maddie and Lila upset her earlier today, and William stood up for her. Or maybe, it was William? Who knows?"Evelyn deliberately brought up William. Everyone in Gleaston knew about the long-standing rivalry between William and Brian. The two were sworn enemies.She expected Brian to react with the same displeasure he had shown in the past whenever William's involvement with Ariana was mentioned. But instead, his expression turned colder. "So, you're saying you didn't actually see who trashed your house?"Evelyn froze. His calm, pr

At the hospital, Brian waited for what felt like an eternity before the light above the operating room finally turned green.The lead surgeon and several nurses emerged, wheeling Ariana on a gurney. Seeing her lying there, Brian immediately moved toward her. But a quick-handed nurse stepped in front of him and said, "I'm sorry, sir. The patient needs rest, and she specifically said she doesn't want to see you."Those words hit Brian like a hammer. His heart sank.Just then, Emily received a call from the police station and approached Brian. "Mr. Lodge, our people just arrived at the police station, but the female prisoners are already dead.""How did they die?""It was Victor."Brian let out a cold laugh. Of course. Victor Smith. Ariana must have been closer to him than he thought. Victor rarely acted personally unless it was for someone truly important to him."Forget it. I'll deal with her later. Right now, her recovery is the priority.""But, Mr. Lodge, It's already late.

By this time, Emily had sent all the material for the next day's meeting to Brian's phone. Brian had no choice but to return to his seat and begin reviewing the documents on his phone.Suddenly, Ariana began to cry out as if trapped in a nightmare. "Don't hit me! Stop! Stop hitting me!" Brian immediately got up and walked to her bedside. He wasn't good at comforting people, but he instinctively took her hand in his. His voice softened as he said, "I'm here. I'm right here. No one will dare hurt you." Hearing his words, Ariana seemed to calm down. Watching her, a flicker of heartache flashed through him. After all, she was just a young woman. What has happened today must have terrified her.As he leaned closer, intending to brush a stray lock of hair from her forehead, Ariana suddenly raised both arms in her sleep. Brian froze, startled.Then she mumbled clearly, "Damn it! Who do you think you are? I'll kill you, you bastard!" "Brian Lodge, you son of a b*tch!" "Brian Lodge

Inside the takeout container sat a bowl of creamy chicken noodle soup, paired with a side of buttered toast and a small serving of coleslaw. The meal looked plain and entirely unappetizing.Ariana glanced at it and said, "I don't want to eat this." "What do you want, then?" Feigning a thoughtful tone, Ariana said, "I remember there's a 24-hour bun shop 100 meters to the left of the hospital. I really like their buns. Could you go grab some for me, Mr. Lodge?" Brian clenched his jaw, visibly reining in his temper. "Wait here," he replied curtly before leaving the room.As soon as he was gone, Ariana picked up the chicken noodle soup and began eating it spoonful by spoonful.Mmm, not bad at all.Outside the hospital, Brian walked down the quiet streets. It was late at night, and most of the lights in the surrounding buildings were off, leaving only the streetlights illuminating his path.Following Ariana's directions, he turned left at the hospital and walked 100 meters, but n

The next morning, Brian had arranged for the housekeeper and driver to escort Ariana back to the Lodge residence while he headed to the office for a meeting. Despite sitting through the meeting, his mind was elsewhere, replaying the scene of Ariana lying in bed the night before, deliberately cursing him in her sleep. The realization that she had been faking it amused him, and unconsciously, a faint smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. The room fell silent as everyone in the meeting stared at him in shock. What was wrong with Brian?"Ahem!" Emily coughed twice, subtly reminding Brian to maintain his composure. Noticing the eyes on him, Brian quickly composed himself. He straightened and said coldly, "Alright. Proceed with negotiations with this proposal." "Mr. Lodge, there's one more thing." A department manager spoke up. "We've started excavation on the land at South Gleaston. Just yesterday, we received news that a natural spring was discovered there. "This conflicts wit