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

refuse. Bethany pressed the card into her hand. "Take it. I know you don't need the money, whatever the Carnegie family kids have, you should have too. You're twenty now, and this covers all the pocket money you should've had

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 the picture, they wouldn't let her suffer

If there's one you like, let me know, and I'll transfer it to you" Clara handed over a list of mostly high-end beauty salons and skincare

not

suddenly the roar of a sportygar engine echoed from outside. Moments later, a flash of neon green appeared at the door. Clara's expression darkened a she saw who it was. "Grandpa, I'm here. Did you miss me?"

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voice, Ophelia turned her head, locking eyes with the person

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a solid ten seconds, he just stared, then quickly yanked off his sunglasses, taking a closer

entertainment industry. It turned out that he had the backing of not just one but two out of the three

might even be my future wife. Rex said proudly, his mischievous

at Rex, and the entire family

wore a half-smiling expression, which only confused

I haven't won over her yet,

idea out of your head!" Theo shot Rex a

in the next moment, he yelped in realization, nearly forgetting that he had come back today to meet the granddaughter Grandpa had

Ophelia Suddenly, he felt like

widened

me this isn't true," Rex

his head. "Snap out of it. Either drop this idea, or I'll knock some sense this head

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

gave him a swift kick. "What crush?

into

to look at Ophelia, feeling like his heart had just shattered into

could anyone accept their crush. becoming their sister? He said, "Grandpa, you can't take her as your granddaughter, or else,

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

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