Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 102

Chapter 102

In the office, Kenneth rose from his wheelchair. His tall, lean frame exuded an intimidating presence as he took deliberate steps toward Emily.

"Mr. Sinclair..." Emily tightened her chin, her gaze lifting to meet his. Beneath her white fur coat, her cleavage peeked through.

Watching Kenneth inch closer, Emily couldn't contain her excitement. A man and a woman alone in a room-what he intended was obvious

"Mr. Sinclair, could you be a little gentler later?" Emily muttered, her face flushing red. She quickly lowered her head, her fone syrupy and contrived. "Sure," Kenneth replied.

The moment he agreed, Emily slid her coat halfway off her shoulder. Her manicured fingers, painted in a delicate pink. tentatively reached for Kenneth.

The next second, the cold barrel of a gun was pressed against Emily's forehead

"Do you think anyone who knows this secret is still alive?" Kenneth's voice was calm as if the gun in his hand were a casual

accessory.

Emily's hand recoiled in a flash. All color drained from her face as her eyes widened in terror.

"Mr. Sinclair, I-I wasn't trying to threaten you. I swear, I'm just.. I'm really desperate. I can pretend I never knew anything about this. Please, Mr. Sinclair, I'm begging you. Give me a chance. Emily pleaded. Her breath was quick, her mouth dry as she nervously swallowed. Trembling uncontrollably, she felt cold sweat drip down her back, and her face etched with fear

Emily must have lost her mind to bring up such a thing with Kenneth Looking at the gaping barrel aimed at her, she felt a chilling dread spread through her body,

Emily tried to step back, but her legs gave way, and she collapsed onto the floor. She thought, 'Kenneth-what was I thinking. challenging someone like him? He wouldn't blink an eye before killing. He hadn't hesitated to cripple his own brother. Why would I think he'd spare me

Regret flooded Emily. If only she had never come here, never met Kenneth.

loaded into the chamber

was wrong, Mr. Sinclair.

ine. I was wrong

the office door swung open. Emily's eyes flickered with hope as she glanced toward the entrance, only to lock onto

back at Kenneth and realized he had already lowered the gun. She breathed a little easier. She thought. But Ophelia? What is she doing here? Does

her voice light and cheerful. The tension in Kenneth's frame visibly

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Chapter 102

way I'd have made it in. What do you expect me

on the backside, like

the room, their affectionate

was utterly dumbfounded, more shocked than when the gun had been aimed at her

usually so cold and detached when he spoke to her, was now soft and tender as he spoke to Ophelia. She couldn't accept it. She screamed inwardly, Ophelia? How is she worthy of this? Yet. Emily didn't dare utter a word. She was terrified the gun would be back in her face. Suddenly, a memory from the film set flashed through her mind. Ophelia and that young man always hanging around her... Could it be... Was that... Emily compared the figures and realized with a start that the man from back then matched Kenneth perfectly. She thought, How on earth

office. It was only then that she finally noticed the

did 1 come at a bad time? Am I interrupting something?" Kenneth chuckled softly, his gaze fixed on Ophelia's mischievous expression "You are." He pulled the gun back out and handed it to her by the grip. "Want me to teach you how

hand dwarfed by

moment, memories from before Ophelia's rebirth flooded back. Kenneth placed a gun in her hand, just like now, avenging her enemies for her. But this time, she felt the warmth of his hand, his body pressed close behind her, Emily, who had been

crawled toward Ophelia, all dignity abandoned. Tears and snot streamed down her face as she groveled. "Ophelia, please. I was wrong.

now pointed directly at Emily. She wanted

A silenced gunshot rang

could feel the heat of it graze her skin. Her breath hitched. Her eyes

fun," Ophelia remarked, handing the gun back to Kenneth.

this little fox a

"Mark, Kenneth called out.

instant, Mark appeared from outside.

out Kenneth

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