Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 81

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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?"

all set. Two o'clock

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

winter, so it'll be done by January. There's not much left to

you finish, I've got your next project lined

than happy to hear that. She hadn't

up on each other before

in a quiet alley filled with old buildings, where people from the city went about their

its shade, some elderly folks were playing chess and cards. After giving her

dressed casually, sitting cross-legged

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beauty still takes me by surprise. Someone this stunning

didn't expect me to invite you to a place like this, did you? James asked

"Definitely not," Ophelia admitted.

this. Even though I've gotten used to high-rise buildings, these old places help me feel grounded, like I can just be myself." James handed her a cup of coffee. "Try it." Ophelia took a small sip

but

need from me?"

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mention before that you were interested in investing in a new show? Well, I found one that I think is worth

think he'd be perfect for the lead role. As for the female lead, there aren't many scenes, so Sharon could work, but of course, they'd both need to audition. If you could direct it yourself, that would be even better." "You've really got everything planned out for me, haven't you? All that's left is for me to open

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.

planning to invest in another project, right?" Ophelia smiled

"Since you're being so direct, I won't beat around the bush. I'm planning to invest in

work in showbiz, so I'm not familiar

decision..." your

this? Sophia, are you sure James would