All Chapters of A Bride’s Revenge: No Longer the Backup: Chapter 281 - Chapter 290

It was late at night, but the light in the study was still on.Unable to sleep, Simon left his room and noticed a light streaming under the study door.He walked over and knocked before opening the door.Inside, Victor was lying on the couch, papers scattered across the floor. He held one sheet in his hand, occasionally chuckling as he read it."This is new. Why are you sleeping here?" Simon asked as he walked in with two glasses of whiskey. He handed one to Victor and kept the other for himself.Victor took a small sip. "I gave my room to someone else.""To someone else? Who? Hunter?" Simon was curious.Victor remained silent.Simon probed, "Was it... Ariana?""Yes." Victor hummed.Simon was stunned. "You gave it to Ariana?" Simon was suspicious. "Don't you have OCD? You don't even let me set foot in your room!"Victor didn't respond to Simon. It was true that he hated people touching his things. But Ariana didn't seem dirty."Honestly, that girl is amusing. She reminds

Brian fell silent at Isaac's words.Isaac continued, "Admit it, Brian. You've fallen for Ms. Torrey, but you don't even realize it. That's why you're so distracted right now.""That's enough," Brian interrupted coldly and stood up. "Don't bring this up again."With that, he turned to Emily, who was waiting at the door. "Emily, get the car. We're leaving.""Yes, Mr. Lodge." Emily led Brian toward the exit. Behind him, Isaac shook his head helplessly at Brian's retreating figure.Once outside, Brian got into the car.Emily asked, "Mr. Lodge, are we heading straight home, or...""To Ariana's apartment," Brian replied.Emily was taken aback. "To Ms. Torrey's apartment? But it's already so late, isn't it..."...A bit inappropriate? Emily didn't dare to finish her sentence.Brian hesitated before asking, "Do you think I like Ariana?""I..." Emily hesitated, unsure how to respond. Shouldn't Brian know his own feelings better?"Answer me," Brian demanded coldly.Emily had no c

As he spoke, Victor took the wine glass away from Ariana."This wine is strong. One glass should be enough. You might get a headache tomorrow." Victor hummed."Don't say that. I already feel a little dizzy." Ariana leaned back on the couch, "It'd taste better if it were mixed with fruit juice. But… Wait, didn't Dr. Finch say I shouldn't drink because of my injury?""A small amount can help with sleep," Victor reasoned."That's true." Ariana never understood what was so appealing about alcohol. But as the effects of the wine started to kick in, she suddenly blurted out, "Tell me, did you approach me with ulterior motives?"Victor noticed the dazed look in Ariana's eyes and immediately realized she was drunk. Her alcohol tolerance was far worse than he expected.Suddenly, Ariana stood up and reached for the glass in Victor's hand.Victor was caught off guard and allowed her to grab it.She poured herself another glass of wine and downed it in one gulp. This time, she let out a sm

"Let me check. Does it hurt?" Simon poked around."Ouch! Stop… Don't touch me there!" Ariana felt intense soreness in her back and waist, especially after being dropped onto the bed by Victor. It felt like her injuries had worsened.Simon examined her back carefully. After a moment, he said, "It's not a big deal. You just accidentally hit your bones. It'll get better after some rest.""I thought I was going to die at Victor's hands." Ariana glared at Victor, who stood silently nearby.Simon adjusted his glasses. "Why on earth were you drinking?""…I couldn't sleep," Ariana replied, her tone laced with guilt.She couldn't admit that she had nightmares and was too scared to fall asleep. That would be too embarrassing."I see. So Victor taught you that, right?" Simon glanced at Victor and continued, "You know she's a woman. Stop using the same methods you use on men. Women's bodies are more delicate than men's. What are you going to do if you break her? Are you going to make up for

How could someone of such status eat like this every day?Noticing Ariana's gaze, Victor glanced up and met her eyes briefly. Ariana instinctively averted her gaze, but her attention soon shifted to the bread in Hunter's hand.Hunter ate the bread as if it were the most exquisite delicacy. Though it was just ordinary bread.Realizing her stare, Hunter hesitated before asking, "Would you like some bread, Ms. Torrey?""...Can I?" Ariana asked cautiously."...Of course."Hunter retrieved a slice of bread from the kitchen and placed it before her.Ariana added some of the vegetables to the slice of bread and took a bite. But it was just ordinary bread and vegetables."If you're not used to it, don't force yourself," Victor said without looking up.Ariana glanced at the bread and then huffed at Victor. "Who says I'm not used to it? Eating something like this once in a while is quite enjoyable."She took another bite defiantly.Seeing her stubbornness, Victor lowered his head, a f