Revenge Of The Jilted Bride
Chapter 86
Jilted Bride 87
Chapter 87
Theo unrolled the scroll, and an elderly man nearby adjusted his glasses. "It really is an original by Mr. Blake. This painting is practically priceless now. The Lewis family is really thoughtful A satisfied smile spread across Theo's face. "Thank you."
"As long as you like it, it's worth the effort," Miles responded politely.
Next up was the Hastings family. They were only getting this close because of Emily's connections. Otherwise, with their status, they'd never be after the Lewis family in line to present their gift.
Owen and Heather offered a set of gemstone chess pieces, elegantly packaged and clearly valuable.
Harry and Nathan, as the younger generation, gave an antique brooch and a string of gemstone bracelets.
Out of respect for the Lewis family, Theo glanced at them, showing a polite, if slightly strained, smile.
Just then, a petite figure entered the hall. She wore light-wash jeans, a khaki shirt, and a light gray coat. In stark contrast to the extravagant gowns surrounding her, she immediately caught everyone's attention.
Someone asked, "Who is she? Why is she dressed like that for a birthday party?"
Murmurs rippled through the room, and Owen, noticing the commotion, frowned deeply.
"Ophelia? Why is she here?" Nathan's mind went straight to his arm, which had only recently healed from a break.
The expressions on the faces of the Hastings family members turned complicated. Heather, full of concern, whispered, "I told you we shouldn't have released that statement. She's definitely here to cause a scene and embarrass us."
Owen cleared his throat. "It doesn't matter anymore. She's no longer part of our family. Whatever happens, it's got nothing to do with us."
His voice, deliberately moderate, was loud enough for the guests at the surrounding tables to hear.
thought, 'That's enough. No matter what Ophelia might do, if they have to throw her out, it
us.'
attire, her striking features and natural confidence made her stand out even more. Her large, doe-like eyes held an air of indifference toward the
you," Ophelia said, handing over a
he was genuinely curious about what was
gem beads, with two showing slight cracks. Compared to the other lavish gifts, they seemed insignificant,
entrance, was now relaxed. She thought, 'She is meant to be funny. A few beads?
"She's actually presenting that as a birthday
such plain beads. Doesn't she know she's making
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back anymore. She grabbed Ophelia's arm. "What are you
Harry joined in, lowering his voice but not his hostility. "A bunch of worthless beads? Are you out of your
two doing? Miss Spencer's gift has nothing to do with us." He cast a sharp glance at Heather and Harry. Reluctantly, they stepped back. Suddenly, a hearty laugh echoed from the head table, drawing
and walked over to Ophelia, gently patting her on the shoulder. "This is
did Mr. Carnegie say? Those plain beads are
at the head table, the Hastings family looked on
moving soundlessly. He had spoken too soon. To say anything else now would only make him
an original painting by Dorian, and yet Mr. Carnegie is treating Ophelia's
just a few beads..." Emily started,
inexperienced. Mr.
silence passed before Clara spoke up. "These beads belonged to my mother. Years ago, during a
full of gratitude. "Thank you for
years, how do you know these are the same beads?" Emily's disbelief
"Finlay broke this when he was perfectly. Dad even scolded me
a
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