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."

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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

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

did a quick mental calculation. "Once you

to hear that. She hadn't felt this

spent some time catching up on each other before

The café was nestled in a quiet alley filled

elderly folks were playing chess and cards. After giving her name, the waiter led Ophelia upstairs to

was there, dressed casually, sitting cross-legged on a

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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 the side and mimicked his movements,

to invite you to a place like this, did you? James

"Definitely not," Ophelia admitted.

a neighborhood like 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 without hesitation. "Too bad I don't really

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

you need from me?" he asked,

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cup down 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

Thomas, right? I 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 my wallet and say yes," James

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

project, right?" Ophelia

I won't beat around the bush. I'm planning to invest in the project written by the renowned screenwriter, Elliot. You know Elliot's work has

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

decision..." your

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