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

the way, when does your current project

over two months. 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.

"Once you finish, I've got your

than happy to hear that. She hadn't felt this fulfilled in a

some time catching up on each other before

The café was nestled in a quiet alley filled with old buildings, where

with a 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 private room that, while rustic on the outside, was surprisingly

sitting cross-legged

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this stunning should've been in showbiz. Ophelia

expect me to invite you to a place like this,

"Definitely not," Ophelia admitted.

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

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

do you need from me?" he

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her 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

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,"

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

invest in another project, right?" Ophelia smiled

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 Elliot's work has swept up awards in recent years. There's

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

decision..." your

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