Lahat ng Kabanata ng A Bride’s Revenge: No Longer the Backup: Kabanata 241 - Kabanata 250

Brian stepped into Evergreen Hotel. The manager quickly approached to greet him but was stopped by Emily before getting too close.Elise was seeing Brian in person for the first time. At her family's level, she had never had any chance to meet him.Brian looked even more striking than in the photos. Elise felt her cheeks flush slightly.It was no exaggeration to say that Brian's looks were even more captivating than those of top celebrities."Mr. Lodge..."Elise rose to greet him, but Brian simply took a seat opposite her.Seeing him put on a straight face, Elise could only sit back down."I'm short on time, so let's get this over with."Emily brought Brian a coffee. He sipped it and then gestured for the staff to bring the dishes.Seeing that Brian showed little interest in her, Elise patiently said, "Mr. Lodge, Mrs. Lodge Senior arranged for us to meet, but I still don't know anything about you.""I don't have many likes, but there are lots of things I dislike," Brian repli

Hearing Ariana's response, William frowned. "What, you can't do all that?"If it were before, she definitely couldn't do all that. But she had those three extra years from her previous life.In her previous life, she learned a lot about finance to have common ground with Brian. She also picked up various foreign languages to act as his partner at social events. She wasn't fully fluent, but she could manage a discussion."Fine. I'll make do. Thanks for the help, Mr. Kingsman.""You're welcome. You gave me 5% of the shares. We each get what we need," William said, keeping things very clear.Ariana said, "Now that I have the documents, I feel better. I sneaked out without Brian knowing, so I have to hurry back. If Martha sees I'm missing before two o'clock, she'll definitely tell him.""You two have already broken off the engagement, and he's still meddling?""Who knows what's going on in his head? He keeps saying he's taking responsibility."In her previous life, Ariana had done

"I must have mistaken someone else for her," Brian explained. "You two have called off the engagement, so it's none of your business what she does or whom she meets. Must I explain that to you?" Belinda said."Yes, Grandma," Brian answered politely, but it was clear he hadn't taken it to heart.He excused himself, and Emily quickly followed behind.Brian's face darkened. "Call home. Have Martha check if Ariana's really there.""Mr. Lodge, Ms. Torrey's injuries are so bad. Can she even wander around like that? Maybe you truly mixed her up with someone else.""Call! I want to know exactly where she is.""Yes, Mr. Lodge."Emily dialed Martha, who answered promptly. "Ms. Weston? Why are you calling me?""Is Ms. Torrey at home right now?""Yes, she is. She told me she had too much lunch and felt ill, so she went to bed."Hearing this, Brian took the phone. "When did she say she was going to sleep?""Around noon, I think. She told us not to disturb her.""Go check if she's actu

"Fine! You said it yourself. Who needs your affection, anyway?"Brian turned to leave, but frustration gnawed at him. He looked back at Ariana and said icily, "There are plenty of women in Gleaston who want to marry me. It's not like I can't live without you, Ariana.""I already knew that long ago. There's no need to tell me every single time."Ariana rolled her eyes in her head. He acted as though the whole world revolved around him.Seeing how indifferent she was, Brian's frustration only grew. Finally, he stormed out of the room, slamming the door.Outside, Emily had been waiting nervously, worried the two of them might come to blows."Mr. Lodge, about Ms. Quinlan...""Grandma likes Elise, right? Then let's choose her," Brian said coldly.Emily looked up at him in disbelief. "Choose Ms. Quinlan? But what about Ms. Granger?"If Evelyn found out he'd gotten engaged to someone else so soon, she surely wouldn't take it well."Why so many questions? Do as I say," Brian said imp

"She was happily packing her own things?"Brian nearly laughed at his own stupidity. Was she really in such a hurry to leave the Lodge residence?"Mr. Lodge, are you alright?" Martha asked, unsettled by his dark expression.Brian's mood had been all over the place lately."I'm fine!" he snapped. "If she likes packing, let her pack. She can carry it all down herself! Don't help her!"With that, Brian stalked away.Martha looked puzzled. Was he angry with Ariana or with himself?Ariana carefully tucked the contract documents into the bottom of her suitcase and stood it upright.A knock sounded at the door, followed by Martha's voice. "Ms. Torrey?""Come in."Ariana finished packing her suitcase. Seeing Martha hesitating by the door, she said, "Perfect timing. My leg's injured, so I can't carry this. Could you please help me take my suitcase downstairs, Martha?""Well..." Martha said awkwardly, "Mr. Lodge instructed that you bring it down yourself. He doesn't want us to help."