A Bride’s Revenge No Longer the Backup novel Chapter 197

Chapter 197 

This almost felt like a standard operating procedure. 

After a few rounds of drinks, Isaac patted Brian on the shoulder and said, “I’m heading to the restroom. Be right back!” 

Isaac, slightly tipsy, wandered off, while Brian said nothing 

Nearby, a clueless woman leaned in close. “Mr. Lodge…” 

The seductive look on her face instantly froze under Brian’s sharp glance. She dared not come any closer. 

“Sir… I can’t drink…“. 

Not far away, a woman’s distressed voice caught Brian’s attention. 

He turned to see one of the businessmen, Liam Dalton, wrapping his arm tightly around a woman and forcing her to drink. The liquor spilled down the woman’s smooth neck, soaking through the thin fabric of her clothing. Her chest was nearly exposed. 

It wasn’t until then Brian recognized that woman. It was Fiona. 

Seeing Fiona flustered and helpless, Brian stepped forward and grabbed Liam’s hand. 

Liam, mistakenly thinking that Brian was interested in Fiona, immediately tried to please him by releasing Fiona and pushing her toward Brian. “Mr. Lodge, I heard you have an interest in Ms. Granger. This girl does look a bit like Ms. Granger. No wonder you’re into her!” 

Liam had had too much to drink and was rambling on. 

Fiona hid behind Brian, nervously clutching his arm. Brian furrowed his brows slightly. He wouldn’t have cared for Fiona if it weren’t for her relationship with Ariana. 

“Mr. Lodge…” Fiona’s doe eyes were filled with tears, as if she had suffered some great injustice. 

“Leave.” Brian’s tone was cold. 

In a panic, Fiona explained, “Mr. Lodge, I work here to pay for my college tuition. I’m not some slut!” Fiona hurriedly explained, but Brian had no interest in hearing her reasons. 

At that moment, Isaac suddenly ran in. He looked like he’d seen a ghost. 

“Brian! Guess who I saw?” 

With a grim face, Isaac leaned into Brian’s ear and whispered something. 

Brian’s expression instantly changed. 

“Mr. Lodge!” Fiona’s face turned pale when she saw Brian storming out of the room. 

Meanwhile, Selena entered a private room, looking like shed seen a ghost too. When she saw Ariana still chatting with the muscular male escort, she hurriedly announced, “Ariana! I saw Isaac!” 

“You saw him. So what?” Ariana replied, “Brian was supposed to be here to discuss business today.” 

Selena was shocked by Ariana’s nonchalant demeanor, “Did you book all these male escorts even when you knew Brian was gonna be here tonight?” 

“Exactly! I want him to catch me red–handed. How else could I make him hate me?” 

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