Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

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

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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.

circles had appeared under her eyes. She quickly grabbed Heather's beauty salon card and went for a

The two looked like mother and daughter as they headed for their

thought, 'Ophelia, in a place like this? Jealousy gnawed at her. Why is Ophelia so lucky? How did she end up as Mr. Carnegie's

turned around. Emily's heart skipped a beat,

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?

entire morning carefully preparing, even styling her hair. In the afternoon, she arrived half an hour early

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Sinclair Group building

look charming and innocent, turning heads as she walked by "Hello, Ini

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pressed the floor button, and stepped

elevator ascended, Emily's heartbeat quickened with each passing

it finally reached the top, and another secretary

follow me

nervously and followed the young secretary, her

Group lived up to its reputation as Heloria's top conglomerate. This entire floor belonged to Kenneth, and its minimalist yet grand design

would you like something to drink? The secretary

the sofa. Once the secretary went to the break room, she finally allowed herself to openly take in

and through the floor-to-ceiling windows, it felt as if Emily were floating among the clouds, able to look down on everything below.

floor was tranquil. It seemed like not many people came up here regularly. Above the CEO's office

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

private lounge, but ever since his leg injury, he rarely

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

until two o'clock when the secretary received a call.

may go in now?