Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 100

Chapter 100

Ophelia felt a bit out of place with all the overwhelming enthusiasm.

"Don't just stand here. Come inside already. Theo called out.

Bethany gently took Ophelia's arm, her warm hands wrapping around hers. "It hasn't even been that long, and your hands are already freezing"

Ophelia felt the warmth slowly spread across the back of her hand, and she gave Bethany a slight smile,

Carnegie Villa's foyer was grand, with a modern-style ceiling three stories high and an opulent crystal chandelier hanging

several feet down.

Before dinner. Theo called for the Lawyer to notarize a statement. "Ophelia, this is the document I had the lawyer draft. From now on, you'll be my granddaughter, and I'll give you five percent of Carnegie Group's shares as a gift."

Ophelia was surprised. She hadn't expected such a crafty old fox like Theo to be so generous, even willing to part with the company's shares. But after a moment of thought, she understood. It was clearly because of Kenneth. At least she was self-aware enough to know that

"Alright," Ophelia responded, glancing briefly at Finlay and Clara Neither of them showed any sign of disagreement. She wondered. Aren't wealthy families typically possessive about their assets?

Finlay looked at the young girl before him with admiration. If it were anyone else, they'd probably be jumping with joy by now. But Ophelia remained calm and composed, handling the situation with a maturity far beyond her years. No wonder Theo would choose someone like her to be his granddaughter. She had an air of control that the younger Carnegie men

couldn't match.

Theo saw that Ophelia didn't think the offer was too little and smiled, "From now on, you'll take our last name so that

"No Ophelia's tone was firm, catching everyone off guard. "I will not change my name, and I definitely won't change my last name. That's non-negotiable"

Theo hadn't expected Ophelia to be so resolute over such a minor issue. "Alright, we'll do whatever you want. I was just casually mentioning it. Don't let something so small upset you. You don't need to change a thing. No matter what your last name is, you're part of the Carnegie family now, and we'll always have your back."

After Theo finished speaking. Bethany nudged Finlay. He immediately pulled out a debit card. "Elia, this is a little something from your mom and me. Spend it however you like. We'll deposit 200 thousand dollars into the account each month as pocket money" but

into her hand. "Take it. I know you don't need the money, whatever the Carnegie family kids have, you should have too.

concern. She had done her research and found that Ophelia had been through a lot of hardship. growing up. Now that the Carnegie family was in

and I'll transfer it to you" Clara handed

said, "That's not necessary. Thank

from outside. Moments later, a flash of neon green appeared at the door. Clara's expression

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cheeky and all-too-familiar voice, Ophelia turned her head, locking eyes with the person at the

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a closer look at the person sitting on the couch "Ophelia, what are you doing here?"

cocky in the entertainment industry. It turned out that he had the backing of not just one but two out of the three major families. In addition to the Reyes family, he had ties to the Carnegie family.

said

at Rex, and the entire family was

it all, Ophelia wore a half-smiling expression, which

"What's so unbelievable? Sure. I haven't

idea out of your head!" Theo shot

in the next moment, he yelped in realization, nearly forgetting that he

looked back and forth between Theo and Ophelia Suddenly, he felt like he'd

widened

this isn't true," Rex stammered, tugging at Clara's

his head. "Snap out of it. Either drop this

to choose my crush as your granddaughter? I'm begging you. Grandpa. Don't be so cruel and crush my tender heart" Rex dramatically dropped to his knees in front of Theo, clutching his leg as he threw a

him a swift kick. "What crush? Elia is your

into

as he turned to look at Ophelia, feeling like his heart had just shattered into a million

Who wants her as a sister?" Rex stomped his feet in frustration. He thought, 'How could anyone accept their crush. becoming their sister? He said, "Grandpa, you can't take her as your granddaughter, or else, III...I'll just bash my head in" Still on his knees, Rex began dramatically bumping his head

wildest dreams had she imagined that Rex was Theo's grandson. But on the bright side, it