Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 7

Chapter 7

Serena was just about to mention that Ophelia had already paid for the gown when Family stepped forward and longan live arm through Nathan's, playing the role of the ever-so-considerate sider "Nathan, Elia does look pretty good in that gown, doesn't she? Maybe we should do her a favor and pay for it Emily suggested, her smile warm, but her eyes glinting with barely concealed condescension Nathan scoffed, "Emily, you're way too kind for your own good. Have you forgotten how she treated you before? And didor she make it crystal clear the other day that she's got nothing to do with our family anymore! Why would she need our help toa pay for anything?" Emily put on a face of concern, frowning as if genuinely worried. "But Nathan, that's a runway piere she's wearing Ire really

In expensive." She sounded so sympathetic, as though Ophelia's financial state was of deep concern to her, Yet her words rang loud and clear-Ophelia couldn't possibly afford it.

Nathan's lips twisted into a smirk. "Well, that's her problem, buit it? 11 she's dumile enough to splurge on something way out of her league, that's her embarrassment, not ours. His voice then turned mocking Ophelia, if you beg me rarely, maybe I'll consider buying you something from the clearance rack

At his words, Serena shot him a look, frowning at the abunnlity of his words. Meanwhile, the sales associates parking Ophelia's purchases couldn't help but stifle their giggles, glancing at each other with knowing smiles.

Emily, standing nearby, felt the atmosphere shift but couldn't quite put her finger on it. Something in the room had changed But before she could make sense of it, Ophelia, without a word, took the scissors from Serena's hand. In one smooth motion. she snipped the tag from the dress with an audible stap.

At the counter, Aria finished ringing up the purchase and respectfully handed over the black card, addressing Ophelia with deferential tone. "Miss, your purchases are all packed. If you'd like, we can have them delivered directly to your home. Just leave us your address" Nathan's eyes widened as he looked toward the clothing racks, which had been stripped bare. The counter was covered in an impressive pile of shopping bags. His jaw dropped as his mind tried to process the imposable. These are all hers? No way. Where the hell did she get the money?

Emily stood frozen, a mixture of shock and disbelief coloring her face. 'Did the saleswoman mean all those new arrivals were bought by Ophelia? That's impossible.

As Ophelia calmly provided her address and took back her card, she cast Nathan and Emily a look that was dripping with disdain-like she was watching a pair of pathetic clowns.

Nathan, unable to contain his anger any longer, barked. "Ophelia, where did you get that kind of money?"

Ophelia's expression remained indifferent, barely acknowledging his outburst. "And what business is that of yours? Then, turning to Emily with a smirk, she added, "Sorry, but I've bought all the new arrivals. Why don't you pick something from the sale rack? I'll even put it on my tab"

The room fell into a stunned silence. Nathan and Emily's faces twisted in humiliation. The carefully curated personas they had maintained were cracking

"You scheming little witch, Nathan spat, his fists clenching as his face reddened. "You already paid for it, and you still put on that little act and pretended you couldn't afford it, just to make me look like a fool? That's what this is, right?"

Ophelia's eyes glimmered with cold amusement. "Did I say I couldn't afford it? I've been letting you two entertain yourselves this whole time. Why should I interrupt your little performance?"

With a casual shrug, Ophelia reached for one of the bags, pulled out a gown, and let it drop unceremoniously to the floor in front of Emily with a dramatic swish, "Consider this your tip for the show"

Emily's face flushed red with rage and humiliation, her lists trembling by her sides. Never in her life had she been so publicly. shamed. She squeezed her fists tighter, her nails digging into her palms, but after a deep breath, she loosened her grip and lifted her gaze, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Elix, Sorry. I. I didn't mean to

away, dismissing her without a second glance. She strode toward the exit, as if the whole encounter hadn't been worth a moment

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tears, felt his protective instincts kick in. Furious and fueled by a wounded ego,

just enough to throw a sharp, mocking

you're asking for a beating," he growled, raising his fist as he charged toward her,

teach her a lesson.

Ophelia barely moved, her expression still calm as ever. With a swift tilt of her head, Nathan's punch barely grazed past

him forward, and slammed her elbow

groaned, collapsing to his knees, clutching his stomach in

deliberately lingered inside the store, hoping to catch a glimpse of Ophelia getting beaten up by Nathan. However, when she finally stepped out, her heart skipped a beat as she witnessed the exact opposite-Nathan,

spat through gritted teeth, "Ophelia, you dared hit me? You better watch your back." Ophelia, unbothered by his threats, gave him a mocking smile. "Sure, I'll be waiting," she replied casually before turning back. toward the mall, her steps unhurried as

darkened with suspicion. "Nathan,

in her words hung thick in the air, as the insinuation of what a young girl might

in disgust. "Shameless. She's nothing but an embarrassment to

heads wherever she went. Her air of effortless grace drew the attention of passers-by, men and women alike. Despite wearing nothing more

World

number, her

echoed through the line, instantly wiping away the lingering irritation

saw the credit card bill? I forgot

ear, a sound so full of indulgence that it sent a pleasant warmth through her.

I make money. I'll pick you up at Rosewood Manor

where we're going?" His voice carried

to ask," she replied smoothly. "Wherever you go, I'll follow-as long

clearly pleased by her playful answer. "I could never," he said, his voice dropping to a deep, velvety murmur,

through two more stores before finally

Manor

to show her any disrespect. Liam, Kenneth's trusted aide, had even brought over

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