A Bride’s Revenge: No Longer The Back Up by Cozy Season

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

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When Gwen saw the transfer agreement, her expression took a 180-degree turn. Her tone softened and was

immediately laced with hints of flattery. “Con, Ariana Igor is your younger brother after all. If he takes over

the company, it will ensure that the Torrey family legacy continues. He will also serve as your backer so you can

marry Mr. Lodge with peace of mind. Isnt that killing two birds with one stone?”

As she spoke, Gwen quickly pulled Igor over and scolded, “What are you waiting for? Apologize to your sister

right now! Who gave you the permission to barge into her room early in the morning?”

Reluctant to comply, Igor retorted, “Torrey Co. will be mine sooner or later anyway! She's threatening to call off

the engagement and ruin my future. Of course, | must set things straight with her!”

Ariana simply watched, unfazed.

She had never expected her younger brother to start coveting the family’s assets at such a young age.

He already saw himself to be the future head of the family.

Clearly, Gwen's careful “nurturing” hadn't gone to waste.

“This kid has no idea what he’s talking about. Don’t take this to heart, Ariana. Why don’t you givethe

agréement? I'll keep it safe for you,” urged Gwen, trying to feign concern.

All she cared about was that agreement.

The agreement clearly stated that Igor could take over the company as soon as he graduated from high school.

The mother-and-son duo had waited so long for this moment-there was no way they would let anything go south

now!

Ariana’s gaze shifted to Gwen, and she chuckled lightly, “Is this what you really want, Ms. Lambert?”

“Yeah...”

Before she could finish, her words were cut short. Ariana ripped the agreement in half.

The color drained from Gwen's face at once. Igor bitterly exclaimed, “Ariana Torrey! What are you doing? Who

gave you the right to tear it up?”

Igor anxiously rushed forward to snatch the document. Within seconds, however, Ariana casually shredded the

agreement into smaller pieces. Unblinkingly, she scattered them before the two of them.

She spoke indifferently, “I will never hand over Torrey Co. to Igor Torrey. Why don’t you and Igor take a chill pill?”

“What did you just say? Ariana Torrey! If your brother doesn’t take over the company, who will? He is the only

male heir in the Torrey family! You...”

Ariana interrupted, “Igor isn’t even my father’s biological son, to begin with. | have already decided to take

charge of the company myself. Besides, when my father passed, his will explicitly stated that | was to manage

the company. As for the inheritance... apart from the five million dollars left to you and your son, the Torreys

were only to provide you with two bedrooms.”

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“What! There's no way Dad only left us with five million dollars. You must have tampered with Dad's will!”

Igor looked utterly incredulous. 1

The family’s assets were worth at least several billion! Though they couldn’t compare to the Lodge family’s

wealth in the trillions, they were still one of the top names in Gleaston.

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How could Carson leave only five million dollars to the two

“If you don’t believe me, | can arrange for the lawyer to bring the will over someday. That way, everyone can see

for themselves,” said Ariana, shrugging. She then added as though she had just remembered, “Oh, and the will

clearly states that Torrey Co. is forto inherit. You and Igor don’t have to waste much energy. If you harbor

arry thoughts you ought not to, don’t blme for turning merciless.”

Seeing Igor and Gwen's stunned expressions, Ariana couldn't help but scoff.

When she first saw the will in her past life, she had concealed the division of assets from Gwen and her son. She

worried that the news would hurt the two. Instead, she allowed them to squander the family’s resources freely.

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had believed that Gwen treated her as her own daughter and acted out of genuine care.

But in reality, Gwen's only goal was to marry her off as soon as possible to pave the way for her son!

In her previous life, Igor squandered the family’s whole fortune within three years. The two went to the Lodge

family to coerce Ariana into embezzling their assets. Only then did she finally realize the true nature of these

two.

In hindsight, it dawned on her why Brian abandoned her at the wedding without a second thought.

To him, she as the heiress of the Torrey family was no longer of any use to them.

“Ariana, are you serious about what you just said?” prodded Gwen, her voice tinged with panic.

If Carson had truly been so heartless, what would becof her and her son?

Would they have to live off the five million dollars for the rest of their lives?

Ariana sat down in a nearby chair and said, “It looks tolike you still don’t want to take my word for it, Ms.

Lambert. Well, let's settle this then. I'll ask the lawyer to bring the will in a while. That should be enough to

convince you.”

“Mom! Don’t believe her! Whatever she’s saying is all nonsense! Dad wouldn't do that to us!”

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Igor shot Ariana a glare, his eyes filled with resentment, “I reckon she’s only mad because her Brian Lodge fell

through. That's why she wants to take back Torrey Co! Mom, | am the son of the Torrey family! The company is

rightfully mine!”

“My apologies, but you just lost that right.”

Ariana wore a faint smile on her face, but her stance was one of authority.

Gwen and Igor were so angry that their faces were flushed with anger.

Just at that moment, a maid's surprised voice sounded from outside the door. “Mr. Lodge? What brings you

here?”

Hearing this, Ariana frowned.

She turned to see Brian standing at the doorway, having witnessed everything

He let out a snicker.

For the first time, he beheld Ariana in a confrontational light.

Seizing the opening, Gwen plastered on a fawning smile. “Mr. Lodge, you should have given us a heads-up about

your visit! We would have prepared to welcyour arrival properly.”

“There's no need. I'm only here to say one thing, and then Ill be out of here.” His calm tone made it impossible

to discern his emotions.

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“Right, okay. That's not a problem!”

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Gwen was overjoyed. Her lips stretched from ear to ear. “Don’t worry, Mr. Lodge, we'll leave you to it! I'll have

someone make you stea,” she rambled as she dragged or out of the room with her.

As she left, she made sure to close the door behind her.

Ariana was all too familiar with Gwen's heinous schemes.

If word got out that Brian had been in the boudoir of the Torreys’ eldest daughter, alone with her behind closed

doors, she would undoubtedly be labeled as his woman. When that happens, no one else would dare ask for her

hand in marriage.

After all, no one in the whole of Gleaston would dare touch woman associated with Brian.

Ariana decisively opened the door to avoid being left alone with him. “Mr. Lodge, whatever you have to say, let's

take our conversation downstairs. After all, we are no longer engaged; being alone like this will only give people

something to gossip about.”

Even in modern times, many people still clung to backward and narrow-minded views.

A man and woman found in the sroom with the door shit was bound to attract suspicion.

Brian scoffed. “Ariana Torrey, you put on a weak and pitiful front in front of my grandmother. Yet, here you

bullying and humiliating your stepmother and brother at home. It seems I've underestimated you.”

“Me? Bullying them?” Ariana was amused.

She thought her cars were playing tricks on her.

It was evident that Brian had not caught the full story. Instead, he assumed she was trying to pocket the

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inheritance for herself.

But that didn’t bother her. The more Brian disliked her, the happier she was.

The sooner she could sever ties with him, the better.

“You're right, Mr. Lodge. | am but a two-faced bitch unworthy of your esteemed visit.”

Disdain overflowed from Brian's eyes as he snarled, “If my grandmother hadn't askedto cand apologize

to you, do you think I'd bother coming here? You think too highly of yourself, Ariana Torrey.”

“Ah, it's Mrs. Lodge Senior's advice. Please worry not, Mr. Lodge-I will clear things up with her. | promise not to

make things hard for you.”

Ariana stepped aside, opening a path toward the door. “If you're finished, Mr. Lodge, feel free to head

downstairs. | won't see you off.”

Ignoring her gesture, Brian closed the distance between them, his eyes sharp and menacing. “I'm warning you,

Ariana Torrey. Watch your mouth in front of my grandmother. If she finds out that Eve cut her wrist...”

His body surged with hostility, as though he might tear her apart in the next second.

Ariana felt her chest tighten.

She knew all too well that no one was more important than Evelyn to Brian!

To lay a hand on Evelyn would be to play with his wrath.

And Brian was not someone known to show mercy.

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“Don’t worry, Mr. Lodge. | will handle the media incident and make sure it doesn’t involve Ms. Granger.”

“That would be for the best.”

He proceeded to back away from her, putting distance between them. Then, he left without looking back.

Downstairs, Gwen had just prepared stea when she noticed Brian striding toward the front door. Flustered,

she called out, “Mr. Lodge! Won't you stay a little longer? Mr. Lodge!”

To her dismay, his footsteps did not stop. Left behind, she stamped her feet in frustration.

She pointed toward Ariana’s room on the second floor and yelled, “What good are you if you can’t even keep a

man? You are absolutely useless!”

Hearing the insults, Ariana stepped out into the corridor and glanced down at Gwen from above.

Gwen raised her gaze and met Ariana’s bone-chilling gaze, which sent shivers down her spine,

When had the once-obedient and meek Ariana Torrey developed such a terrifying presence?

If she were to inherit Torrey Co. in the future... 1

Gwen thought that definitely wouldn't work. She must cup with a plan to rekindle their relationship. There

was no way she could let this marriage fall apart!