Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 86

Chapter

86

The next morning, Ophelia saw an official statement from the Hastings family online, publicly announcing their complete severance of ties with her.

She thought, "Thank goodness. Now I don't have to explain it to everyone one by one.

The hospital room was well-equipped, almost like a hotel. When Ophelia finished washing up and came out, her phone buzzed a few times.

She answered, and a young man's voice, still in the middle of puberty, came through. "Are you okay? Mom and Dad are being so unreasonable. Don't be upset. No matter what, I'll always be your brother."

There was a note of determination in Scott's voice. He had called home that morning, but all he got was, "This is adult business. Stay out of it." Being the youngest meant his words held no weight.

"Don't call me anymore. I have no connection to the Hastings family now. You're in high school, so focus on your studies. Take care of yourself out of town. Goodbye." Ophelia's voice was cold and detached, almost indifferent. But only Kenneth could see the emotion lingering in her eyes.

He placed a warm hand on her head. "Just do what you want. You don't need to worry

"Okay." Ophelia nodded.

about anyone else.

"Mr. Sinclair..." The hospital door opened, and as soon as Mark stepped in, he found Kenneth and Ophelia gazing at each other affectionately. His feet froze as if he'd been turned to stone.

He thought, 'No wonder the bodyguards outside gave me that look earlier. I get it now. Is it too late to leave?'

"Good morning, Mark." Ophelia was used to this by now, not feeling embarrassed at all. Thankfully, Kenneth didn't act out last night, and she woke up early today.

icy glare could kill him. "Mr. Sinclair, everything is ready. Will you be going

Ophelia was puzzled. "Where?"

replied, "Today is Mr. Carnegie's 70th

from her, which she had picked up just a few

you sure it's appropriate for me

he had bought for her that she still hadn't worn once. "No, wait. You can't wear

speed at which his mood shifted caught Ophelia off guard. In truth, she hadn't planned to wear it since she wasn't fond of muted colors. But seeing his reaction... She got it. That dress emphasized her figure,

Kenneth, instantly appeased, now looked like a content cat, a slight, proud smirk

been smacked in the face with some cold reality.

Mon, Nov 11

Chapter 86

Where's that powerful CEO demeanor

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particularly large. Theo's wife, Mary had passed away early, leaving behind a son and a daughter, Clara Carnegie, the eldest, and Finlay Carnegie, the youngest. Even the grandchildren were few, only three grandsons.

began arriving one after another at

gown. Her long, wavy hair cascaded over her shoulders like seaweed,

as they climbed the stairs, lifting her gown with

happened recently. Friends I have been close with distanced themselves after my true background was revealed. In high society, friendships and relationships are always tied to family interests. But as long as Miles is by my side, those people have to keep up appearances. That's why my father insisted I bring Miles, But what if Kenneth had been the one standing beside me? Would I still

family had arrived early. In circles like these, they were just considered minor players. If it

and Nathan followed behind Owen and Heather. They walked

truly blessed, having such

your children are all

said, "When Emily marries into the Lewis

had been doing well in recent years and seemed poised to break into the city's top three families. But they still had a long way to go compared to the