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?"

"It's all set. Two

"By the way, when does your current project

it'll be done by January. There's not much left to shoot right now.

a quick mental calculation. "Once you finish, I've got

She hadn't felt

some time catching up

around 2 PM, Ophelia arrived at Café Sol. The café was nestled in a quiet alley filled

playing chess and cards. After giving her name, the waiter led Ophelia upstairs

dressed casually, sitting cross-legged on a mat and

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here." James greeted her with a smile and thought, 'Even after all this time, Ophelia's beauty still takes me by surprise. Someone this stunning should've been in showbiz. Ophelia placed her bag to

a place

"Definitely not," Ophelia admitted.

places help me feel grounded, like I can just be myself." James handed her a cup of coffee. "Try it." Ophelia took a small

expected Ophelia to flatter him with compliments about the coffee, but instead, Ophelia'd come out with something so honest. He liked that about

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new show? Well, I found one that I think is worth your

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 my wallet and say yes,"

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

in another project, right?" Ophelia smiled as she looked at

raised an eyebrow and pushed the script back 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 by the renowned screenwriter, Elliot. You know

so I'm not familiar with all the ins and outs. But since you've

decision..." your

of place is this? Sophia, are you sure James would meet us somewhere like this?" A