A Bride’s Revenge No Longer the Backup

Chapter 170

As for today...

Ariana smirked slightly. Tonight, she just wanted to sit back and watch the show unfold.

"Mr. Shaw, Mrs. Shaw."

Gwen's eyes lit up as she spotted the CEO of Shaw Group across the hall.

Shaw Group was one of the most prominent forces in Gleason, with a well-established reputation, and Elaine Shaw was the heiress of the Shaws.

Born into wealth, raised in an intellectual family, and being the cherished only child of her parents, Elaine had grown up surrounded by love and privilege. She was known for her grace, warmth, and generosity. With such high qualities, it was no surprise that many influential families, including Gwen, had considered her an ideal daughter-in-law.

Years ago, even Belinda had taken an interest in Elaine. However, she was fiercely independent and had no intention of becoming a housewife. With her loving parents backing her unconditionally, she was not someone easily controlled, and Belinda eventually gave up on the idea.

If not for Gwen spending an extravagant amount to book the banquet hall at the Royal Hotel, the Shaws would never have bothered bringing Elaine to this event.

"This is my son, Igor," Gwen said, motioning for Igor to step forward.

"Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw." Igor greeted them politely.

Then, his eyes settled on Elaine. Her delicate features and poised elegance captivated him. He extended his hand and said, "Hello, Ms. Shaw. I'm Igor."

"Hello," Elaine replied courteously, turning his handshake.

But it was just a little more than a brush of fingertips. She was clearly disinterested in him.

It was no surprise. Igor's reputation in their circle hasn't been great. He was known for his mediocre achievements, his arrogance, and his shady entourage of friends.

Ariana remembered clearly. In her previous life, Igot had become infatuated with Elaine, but she had been thoroughly repulsed by him. Fueled by alcohol and egged on by his friends, Igor had tried to assault her that very night.

Igor had planned to create a scandal, hoping the Shaw family would be pressured into marrying their daughter to him, but Elaine fiercely resisted, causing his scheme to backfire disastrously.

The Shaw family, who had only attended the banquet out of respect for Brian, was outraged by Igor's actions. They cut ties with the Torreys and became bitter enemies,

In her past life, Ariana had stepped in to mediate, enduring intense humiliation from the Shaw elders to save Igor from being sent to jail. She had poured her heart and soul into protecting Gwen and Igor. Yet, in the end, they had. repaid her with betrayal, fleeing with stolen funds after the Torreys went bankrupt, leaving her to clean up their

mess.

This time, her heart was cold. She wouldn't lift a finger to shield Igor again. If he didn't see her as a sister, het could deal with the consequences of his own actions.

"Igor, why don't you show Ms. Shaw around? She might not be too familiar with the venue," Gwen suggested

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eagerly, seizing the opportunity to give them some time alone.

But Elaine smiled politely and replied, "Ms. Lambert, that won't be necessary. I've been here many times before. Perhaps it's Mr. Igor, who might not know the place well."