Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

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Ophelia suddenly remembered her phone was still with the bodyguard outside. She opened the door, took the phone, and saw that Sharon had called. She had asked Sharon to arrange a meeting with James. "I have to go," she said. Kenneth's eyes flickered with a hint of reluctance. He stared at her for a moment before closing his eyes. "Alright."

Ophelia thought, 'Is he upset?' She walked over and kissed Kenneth on the lips. "I'll sneak in through the window tonight to see you. Be good, and don't you dare let any other nurses check on you, got it?"

Kenneth let out a low chuckle, his gaze soft and warm. "Be careful."

"With you watching over me, aren't I free to do whatever I want? she teased.

Kenneth smirked. "You only do whatever you want with me

""Deal."

San

As she turned to leave, Kenneth opened his mouth, about to ask something, but held back. After she left, he turned to Mark. "Look into that hitman who's been around her."

Mark nodded. "Understood."

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Ophelia changed back into her clothes and left the hospital just as Sharon called again, and this time, she answered right

away.

"Why'd you take so long to answer? What were you doing just now?" Sharon's unmistakable voice came through the phone. Thinking about what had just happened, Ophelia's cheeks flushed. She thought, 'Kenneth and I have...in the hospital. All she could think about was Kenneth's perfect abs and the parts below them. She quickly shook off the thought.

Ophelia said, "I didn't hear it earlier. Did you manage to arrange a meeting with Mr. Guinnes?"

set. Two o'clock

Ophelia nodded, then remembered something. "By the way, when does your current project

We've got a few snow scenes left to shoot in winter, so it'll be done by January. There's not much left to shoot right now. Why,

you finish,

She hadn't felt this fulfilled

some time catching up on each other before hanging

arrived at Café Sol. The café was nestled in a quiet alley filled with old buildings, where people from the city

giant, ancient tree standing guard out front. Under its shade, some elderly folks were playing chess and cards. After giving her name, the waiter led Ophelia upstairs to a

cross-legged on

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takes me by surprise. Someone this stunning should've been in showbiz. Ophelia placed her bag to the side and mimicked

to a place like this,

"Definitely not," Ophelia admitted.

just be myself." James handed her a cup of coffee. "Try it." Ophelia took a small sip without hesitation. "Too

laughed heartily. He had expected Ophelia to flatter him with compliments about the coffee, but instead, Ophelia'd come out with

what do you need from

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and pulled a script out of her bag. "Didn't you mention before that you were interested in investing in a new show? Well, I found one that I think is worth your attention. I'm hoping to team up with someone for the investment James

could direct it yourself, that would be even better." "You've really got everything planned out for

being rude. She just knew that this was a project worth pursuing. Even if James declined, she'd still go ahead, and invest in it. She'd approached James to block Sungate Entertainment's options. Sungate Entertainment was planning to invest in a new show, but Emily and Nathan had misappropriated its funds. Since they were now planning to collaborate with Elliot, they'd definitely need funding. Their options for co-producers were limited, so it was almost sure they'd reach out to James' company, Silverline Media. If Ophelia had guessed correctly, Emily probably had

another project, right?" Ophelia smiled as she looked

toward her, meeting her clear, doe-like eyes. "Since you're being so direct, I won't beat around the bush. I'm planning to invest in the project written

don't work in showbiz, so I'm not familiar with all the ins and outs. But since you've

decision..." your

would meet us somewhere like this?" A shrill, affected voice