A Bride’s Revenge No Longer the Backup

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So, it was perfectly fine for men to cheat, but women were supposed to know their place and be content? What kind of twisted logic is that?

"I'll pretend I didn't see what happened today, but you need to take care of it."

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, Belinda added, "Oh, and didn't you mention dropping out of school?"

"Yeah, I did."

"Well, since you've already dropped out, there's no point worrying about school anymore.

"As the wife of the Lodge family, you'll still get that certificate, whether you go to school or not," Belinda said.

"But, Mrs. Lodge Senior..."

"Just do as I say. All you need to focus on is winning Brian's heart. Forget about everything else. Besides, you're practically married now. It would be absurd for you to still be in school." Belinda's tone was commanding

Though Ariana felt a surge of dissatisfaction, she knew she had no choice but to comply.

Without Belinda's protection, the Torrey family would be left vulnerable if Brian decided to take action against them.

Ariana's silence was a clear sign of her agreement.

Seeing Ariana's obedient demeanor, Belinda smiled approvingly. "Good girl. I appreciate your compliance. I heard Brian has asked you to move in with him. That's a great start."

Patting Ariana's hand gently, Belinda continued, "To win a man's heart, you've got to start with his

stomach. And you've got a real advantage there-you're an amazing cook Brian doesn't like to eat food made by others, but as long as you keep him well-fed, he won't be able to leave you."

There was an underlying message in Belinda's words.

Ariana immediately grasped her meaning. Belinda believed she and Brian had already grown intimate, which explained his invitation for her to stay.

Ariana smiled and said, "I understand, Mrs. Lodge Senior."

"That's good," Belinda replied, placing a small bottle into Ariana's hand.

"Light it before you go to bed. You'll naturally understand its purpose."

Ariana glanced at the small brown bottle.

It wasn't until she had left Belinda's residence that she finally took off the lid and inhaled deeply. A sweet, overpowering scent filled her nostrils.

It was a familiar fragrance-the same one she'd encountered in Brian's room the last time she was there.

It seemed that Brian's loss of control had been entirely caused by this love potion.

Belinda had sent a different driver to take Ariana back to the Lodge residence.

Recalling the incident with Zane, the new driver was incredibly cautious. He was fearful that anything he said might upset Ariana.

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Arlana stepped out of the car and walked into the Lodge residence.

The moment she entered, a maid holding out a dress approached her. "Ms. Torrey, Mr. Lodge insists you change into this uniform upon your return."

Ariana glanced at the uniform in the maid's hands and the snug expression on her face, then let out a derisive scoff.

Brian was determined to crush her self-esteein, piece by piece.

Ariana looked at the uniform in her hand, then walked over to the table and grabbed a pair of scissors.

Under the maid's astonished gaze, Ariana began cutting the uniform to shreds.

The maid's expression changed in an instant. "Ariana! Have you lost your mind?!"

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