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Chapter 45

Taking advantage of the moment when James wasn't talking to anyone, Ophelia scooted over a little and asked, "Mr. Guinnes, could I take a picture with you? My family really likes you. He chuckled, "Sure. No problem"

James straightened his back, and Ophelia snapped a photo before nodding politely at him.

He gave Ophelia a once-over and casually asked, "You look pretty young. Are you twenty yet?"

She almost blurted out that she was twenty-five years old but quickly stopped herself. Instead, she replied, "Um... Yeah."

"Ah. That's a great age. Being young is nice. Do you have a boyfriend?" James asked in a tone that felt like he was an older family member, making Ophelia feel comfortable rather than annoyed. 50, she said, I'm already married?

James raised his eyebrows in surprise, his eyes widening. "Married so young? That's pretty rare.

Ophelia chackled, "Not really. It's just that people in your industry tend to marry late." She knew that someone like James, who was used to the flattery of the entertainment world, preferred people who spoke bluntly. Clearly, James found the girl in front of him even more likable. He laughed, "That's true. But you're so accomplished at such a young age. Your husband must be quite something, right?" "Absolutely!" Ophelia smiled.

She thought, 'Of course. I haven't met anyone better than Kenneth yet. But that man, replied to my messages. Who knows what he's up to?"

off in some other country, still hasn't

"Elia, let's go downstairs and have some fun." Sharon, who'd had a few drinks and was unusually cheerful, grabbed Ophelia's arm and pulled her downstairs.

The music downstairs was deafening, and the atmosphere was far livelier than upstairs. In the middle of the dance floor, handsome men and beautiful women were swaying and moving to the beat.

Sharon held both of Ophelia's hands and rhythmically taught her how to dance. "You should loosen up at your age. Stop being so uptight all the time. C'mon."

to the music, her glasses nearly flying

realized that she could really let loose here.

it was thinking about how unfair her past life

wanted. Ophelia realized that she needed to start living more freely. With the DJ's shout, red confetti rained down, and the energy

face seemed to come alive, and it felt as if everything in the

slightly, his expression dark and brooding. The air around him seemed to freeze, and the bodyguards

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around for a while, feeling the effects of the exercise, though the pounding music was starting to give

shouted to Sharon. Still lost in the

sensed a shadow looming behind her. Turning around quickly, she found herself pinned against the marble counter. In an instant, a familiar scent surrounded Ophelia. The man's arms trapped her between the sink and his chest. "Having fun, huh?" His deep voice cut through the music, sounding dangerously close in her

mouth in surprise. Beneath the black baseball cap was a face so strikingly handsome that it was almost unfair. A delighted smile tugged at her lips-utterly different from before. This time, her smile was more genuine, as if she had opened her

Ophelia wrapped her arms around his neck and said, "I love

her onto the counter and

miss me?" he murmured

did. Can you not be away for so long next time? Or, if you have to be, can you take me with you?" she asked, her hand gently stroking the sharp lines of Kenneth's

been like a spinning top these past few days, constantly on the move, avoiding Rosewood Manor, and never

her feelings for Kenneth had been mixed with guilt from her previous life. But now, he completely filled her

help but kiss her more passionately, as though

public place, and Ophelia was starting to feel overwhelmed. She couldn't shake the feeling that a lot

here is really open. Thomas commented before clearing his throat awkwardly, realizing he hadn't noticed it

Thomas. She'd never seen this side of Ophelia before. Who

the kiss. She pushed Kenneth away and jumped off the sink.

nervously. "Oh, it's fine, really. You're

was

run down

younger Thomas added, though the

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