Semua Bab A Bride’s Revenge: No Longer the Backup: Bab 211 - Bab 220

"Are you done yet? I have other things to do later." The academic advisor sounded impatient.Ariana glanced at the academic advisor outside the door. She was painfully aware of her situation. Anyone could push her around as they pleased.She turned to the doctor. "I understand. Doctor, please prescribe the medicine for me.""Alright." The doctor quickly prepared the prescription and explained how to use the medicine. Once everything was settled, Ariana picked up the form and stood up.Outside, the academic advisor impatiently asked, "Are you done? If so, I need to leave.""Mr. Runes, Mr. Kingsman asked me to give you the report." Ariana handed him the injury assessment report.The academic advisor shoved it into his pocket. "If that's all, let's go. Don't waste my time!"The academic advisor walked ahead. Ariana said, "I still need to pick up my medicine. Mr. Kingsman mentioned that it's inconvenient for me to carry it alone, so he asked you to help me. What am I supposed to do

Ariana gave Victor a faint smile. "I've heard that you employ many highly-trained bodyguards. Coincidentally, I've noticed someone following me recently. I'm sure you understand what I'm implying, Mr. Smith."She chose not to expose him.Victor must have instructed someone to watch her. However, now that she was stuck on the same sinking ship as him, getting off would depend entirely on Victor's whims."Do you know what I like most about you, Ms. Torrey?" Victor grinned."I should listen carefully, so I can fix that bad habit." Ariana hummed."I like how smart, perceptive, and… amusing you are." Victor smiled. It looked odd against his sharp features.Noticing Victor's mocking stare, Ariana retorted, "Let's not beat around the bush, Mr. Smith. What brings you here this time? Surely, it's not to mock me."After Brian publicly called off their engagement, the news quickly spread. Brian had done it to humiliate her.And it worked.Those who attended Glea College were mostly heirs

Ariana had no intention of responding to Gwen's accusations. Gwen, however, thought of the one million dollars she had given Ariana as part of the dowry. In her rage, she lunged forward and grabbed Ariana by the neck. Her bloodshot eyes were filled with fury. "Give me back the money I gave you! Hand it over! Now!"Ariana laughed. She shook Gwen's hands off, sending her falling to the ground. "Ms. Lambert, you were the one who said that women are bound to marry someday and to consider the dowry as an early gift. We even signed a contract. How could you expect me to return it just because you say so?"Ariana flexed her injured hand and smiled. "I'm also upset about Mr. Lodge calling off the engagement, but what's done is done. Ms. Lambert, I suggest you… accept it."Without Brian as her future son-in-law, Gwen could no longer flaunt her power or authority over others. Ariana found this outcome satisfying.Most importantly, Gwen couldn't repay the 90-million-dollar high-interest loan

She had nothing to fear if she was innocent? Ariana laughed bitterly.How could she have forgotten?Brian had always been like this. His heart was solely for Evelyn, with no regard for anyone else's suffering.In her previous life, Brian had thrown her to the kidnappers, leaving her to be tortured and killed by them. In this life, he had tossed her to the police.How wonderful.Ariana stood up from the ground, clutching her bleeding wound. "Fine. Let's do as Mr. Lodge wishes. I'll go to the police station and cooperate with the investigation. But if it turns out I'm innocent… Brian, I'll have you grovel before me to apologize ."She endured the searing pain from her wound and walked out of the Torrey residence.Once in the police car, Ariana felt her body growing numb from the pain.The officers sitting beside her showed no concern for her bleeding arm. Worse yet, her bandaged hand from earlier in the day was now unresponsive.Glancing at her pitiful state, Ariana let out a se

At Lodge Co., it was already 9:00 pm, but no one in the meeting room dared to leave.Brian's expression remained grim when he returned to the meeting. He seemed distracted and lost in thought. And everyone could tell that his mind wasn't on the discussion.After a long while, even Emily had enough. She whispered, "Mr. Lodge, it's 9:00 pm."Brian snapped back to reality and glanced at his watch."Let's end the meeting," he said coldly.Noticing his absent-mindedness, Emily hesitated. "Mr. Lodge, about the proposal just now…""We'll revisit it later," he said before leaving the room.The people in the meeting room exchanged nervous glances. Revisit it later? Then was their meeting earlier for naught?Brian's demeanor was unnerving. He had never seemed this intimidating before.Inside the lift, Brian asked nonchalantly, "How's Ariana's interrogation going?""There's no news yet. I can call to follow up," Emily offered."No need. I'll check myself." Brian dismissed her."What?"