Jilted Bride 101

Chapter 101

The Carnegie family released a statement on Monday, and the entire upper-class circle knew about it. Ophelia, who had severed ties with the Hastings family, was now the apple of the Carnegie family's eye. A reunion party was scheduled for two weeks later. Word had it that Theo valued Ophelia highly. Not only would she receive a portion of Carnegie Group's shares, but she'd also have the same inheritance rights as the grandsons, stirring envy from everyone.

For a time, the upper echelons buzzed with this gossip, though most of it was mocking the Hastings family.

Hastings Group was in dire straits. With year-end approaching, companies lined up to collect debts, and Owen was at wit's end. "Emily, sell off your shares immediately, and your wedding with Max must be pushed up."

Emily said, "Dad, just give me a little more time. I'm already in touch with Kenneth"

At this moment, Emily's phone rang. "Hello, is this Ms. Emily Hastings?"

Emily, on speakerphone, exchanged a glance with Owen. "Yes, this is she

The caller said, "This is Sinclair Group's CEO's office. Mr. Sinclair would like to meet you on Wednesday at 2 PM at the top floor of Sinclair Group building

Emily was so thrilled that she forgot to respond. It wasn't until Owen nudged her that she snapped out of it. "Yes, yes, of

Course

After hanging up, Emily was

was over the moon. "Dad, Kenneth asked to meet me. You heard it, right? This isn't a dream, is it?"

These past few days, Emily had pulled every string she could Shed heard that a former college classmate was working at Sinclair Group as an intern secretary in the CEO's office. She had sent her a ten-thousand-dollar handbag, and to her surprise, it worked. Owen's hope was reignited. If they could establish a connection with Sinclair Group, the Hastings family might not only survive but could also rise to become one of Dellanex's top aristocratic families. "Emily, you must look your best. Go ask Sophia what you need to prepare

"Mm. Emily could barely contain her excitement. That face had grown increasingly blurred in her memory, yet every time she thought of him, her heart fluttered.

because of her excitement. By Wednesday, faint dark circles had appeared under her eyes. She quickly grabbed Heather's beauty salon card and went for a

Bethany. The two looked like mother and daughter as

at her. Why is Ophelia so lucky? How did she end up as Mr. Carnegie's foster granddaughter?

turned around. Emily's heart skipped

and fled. She screamed inwardly, Ophelia, just you wait After today's meeting with Kenneth, who cares if you have Theo or the Carnegie family backing you?

morning carefully preparing, even styling her hair. In

Chapter 101-

Sinclair Group building

light pink tweed suit, cream-colored ankle boots, and a matching fur coat. Her makeup made her look charming and innocent, turning heads as she walked by "Hello, Ini

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the elevator, pressed the floor

heartbeat quickened with

doors opened when it finally reached the top, and another secretary awaited her. "Hello, Ms.

follow me

clutched her handbag nervously and followed the young secretary, her eyes darting

as Heloria's top conglomerate. This entire floor belonged

you like something to drink?

properly on the sofa. Once the secretary went to the break room, she finally

windows, it felt as if Emily were floating among the clouds, able to look down

up here regularly. Above the CEO's office was a

coffee, Emily carefully asked, "Is that part of the CEO's office

lounge, but ever since his leg injury, he rarely goes up there, the

She thought, I'm probably the only one who knows the

a few minutes until two o'clock when the secretary received a

may go in now?

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