Jilted Bride 14
Chapter 14
Kenneth glanced at his phone, noticing two missed calls from Ophelia back at home. His mood instantly brightened. A warmth spread through him, brightening his mood instantly. The mere thought of her was enough to chase away the cloud of annoyance that had settled
over the morning.
"Take a thirty-minute break," he announced.
The room fell into a stunned silence. No one dared to move until Mark, sensing their hesitation, repeated the order. Slowly, they shuffled out, bewildered.
"Has Mr. Sinclair gone soft today? He never allows meetings to be interrupted," one whispered.
"Do you think he's sick? He's been coughing a lot," another murmured.
"He's still so young and weak?" someone muttered ominously.
"Don't talk nonsense," some other person said.
Back in the office, Kenneth stared at his phone, a trace of amusement on his face. Does she miss me that much? he mused.
Mark's voice cut through his thoughts. "Mr. Kenneth, Miss Ophelia visited Hastings Villa today. Afterward, she went to Everland Hotel. Just as you instructed, our people let her slip in herself without help. But Mr. Patrick happened to be at the hotel as well. Miss Ophelia disguised herself as a cleaning staff and was called into Mr. Patrick's room by his men...."
Kenneth's expression darkened, the air around him chilling to ice.
"But she was thrown out before long," Mark quickly explained, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. "Mr. Patrick likely has
idea who she really is. But, uh... do you have any idea what she's up to?"
Kenneth's gaze softened, and he gave a casual wave. "Let her do whatever she wants. Just keep her safe. Don't get too involved. She needs to have a little sense of achievement and feel like she's accomplished something on her own." Just then, his phone rang again. The name 'Little One' flashed on the screen.
He picked it up, and Ophelia's soft, honeyed voice flowed through the line. "Kenneth, I heard there was going to be some action at Avalon Port tonight-something dangerous involving that shipment. It might be trouble for you."
lips twitched into a smile he couldn't quite
Ophelia's voice was filled with confusion on the other
his tone
calm response, it clicked.
you?
"Yes," he admitted.
nothing, Ophelia couldn't help but laugh to herself. 'Of course, he knew. Nothing escapes Kenneth's grasp, she thought, rendered speechless. She suddenly understood why he played the part of the
now when she
words?"
his phone down, his fingers casually rubbing the silver hand on his
to give her a little sense of
one was at a loss
L/B
Chapter it
next mission. She stood in the sterile, white halls of a hospital, overseeing the DNA test that would finally confirm her suspicions. With the samples of Owen's and
will be ready in seven working days, the clerk
hospital, she took a subway to the suburbs, changing trains several times before she arrived at her
by the lake stood waiting. As she approached, a small head popped out from the balcony on the second floor. "Elia,
adorable, cherubic face with sharp, delicate features. His long
serene elegance. Chloe Stevens, Wyatt's mother, had a gentle air about her, but her piercing eyes-like those of a siren-hinted at a colder, more aloof nature. "You're here," Chloe said softly as Ophelia approached. The moment Ophelia
into her arms.
have you been a good boy lately?"
I eat all my meals and take my medicine
back, her voice tinged with warmth as she answered, "Yes,
Wyatt, Sweetheart, why don't you go play by yourself for a little while, okay?"
little, adorable figure. Ophelia
agree on a seventy-thirty split?" As she spoke, Ophelia pulled a card from her bag and pressed it into Chloe's hand. "Wyatt's treatment still needs money, and I can't let you help me for free." Chloe's eyes showed a flicker of exhaustion as she responded, "I can't take
more for you to help me with." Ophelia wasn't one for beating around the bush. She explained her plans for the future,
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