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.
if they have to throw her out, it wouldn't reflect badly
us.'
more. Her large, doe-like eyes held an air of indifference
birthday. My husband asked me to bring this gift for you," Ophelia said, handing over a small, plain box. "He thought
smile deepened. For some reason, despite its modest appearance, he was genuinely curious about what was inside the box. Everyone watched
a few simple gem beads, with two showing slight cracks. Compared to the other lavish gifts,
was now relaxed. She thought, 'She
guests whispered among themselves, "She's actually presenting
followed. "Giving Mr. Carnegie such plain beads. Doesn't she know she's making
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anymore. She grabbed Ophelia's arm. "What are
his voice but not his hostility. "A
gift has nothing to do with us." He cast a sharp glance at Heather and Harry. Reluctantly, they stepped
the shoulder. "This is the best gift I've received tonight. Thank you, and thank your husband as
fell over the room. All the guests thought, 'What did Mr. Carnegie say? Those plain beads are the best gift
him at the head table, the Hastings family looked on in disbelief and wondered, 'What on
had spoken too soon. To say anything else now would only make
thought, 'Miles and I have given an original painting
few beads..." Emily started, but Theo's stern gaze cut her
stepped in. "Emily is a bit inexperienced. Mr. Carnegie,
silence passed before Clara spoke up. "These beads belonged to my mother. Years ago, during a trip at sea, we lost them. We searched for ages but only recovered
of gratitude. "Thank you
these are the same beads?" Emily's disbelief echoed the thoughts of the other
"Finlay broke this when he
a
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