Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 86

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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.

"Mr. Sinclair, everything is

Ophelia was puzzled. "Where?"

"Today is Mr. Carnegie's 70th

month, Bethany even ordered a custom-made dress from her, which she had

you sure it's appropriate for

for her that she

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, and Kenneth's possessiveness was a bit amusing sometimes. Ophelia smiled,

content cat, a

he'd just been smacked in the face with some cold reality. He thought, 'Mr. Sinclair, have you looked

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that powerful CEO

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perched on a hill, looked like a castle towering over the

wasn't 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

afternoon, luxury cars began arriving one after another at the entrance of the estate, all here to

early evening, a black Bentley pulled up at the entrance. The car door opened, and Emily stepped out, dressed in a custom-made red evening gown. Her long, wavy hair cascaded over her shoulders like seaweed, and she exuded elegance.

carefully held onto Miles' arm as they climbed

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

just considered minor players. If it weren't for their

followed behind Owen and Heather. They walked in perfect

you're truly blessed, having

"Yes, your children

marries into the Lewis

well in recent years and seemed poised to break into the city's top three families. But they still had a