Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 103

Chapter 103

Kenneth said. "The Carnegie family seems alright. Are you getting along well

"You already gave them instructions. How could they not be?" Ophelia thought, "They have to be nice because of Kenneth. didn't they?

Kenneth said, "I only spoke to Mr. Theo"

Ophelia paused mid-sip of her smoothie. "Wait, so you're saying Mrs. Carnegie and the others don't know about us?"

"Maybe, but it's possible Mr. Theo mentioned it Kenneth's eyes were fixed on Ophelia like he couldn't get enough.

Ophelia chewed on the fruits, her lips pouting slightly, cheeks puffing up like a little squirrel.

Deep down. Ophelia was perfectly aware of how people treated her. After all, she had learned the hard way in her last life. This time, Ophelia wasn't about to open her heart so easily. If even her own family, bound by blood, had used and discarded her, what could she expect from these people, tied only by convenience and profit?

It was best not to take them too seriously. Just as Ophelia swallowed the fruit, Kenneth kissed her.

Ophelia thought Kenneth would stop quickly, considering they were in the office. But no-he only grew bolder, leaving her breathless, She said, "Kenneth, this is the office.

"I know, Kenneth replied.

Ophelia tensed in Kenneth's arms, her eyes darting nervously toward the door, terrified someone might burst in at any

moment.

Kenneth held Ophelia's head in place, refusing to let her get distracted. He gently stroked her hair like he was calming a ruled cat. The more she stiffened, the more mischievous he became, chuckling softly against her lips Ophelia thought. He is so shameless."

Just then a knock came at the door. "Mr. Sinclair, Mr. Patrick is here."

Ophelia's entire body trembled uncontrollably from the tension, shrinking into Kenneth's arms as if trying to become

invisible.

time, Mark was smart enough not

I hide somewhere?" Ophelia asked, worried about

Patrick, who was outside,

come

his expression returning to

door swung open from the

and already on a business trip. You really are working yourself

had Patrick figured out-he loved getting under peoples skin. His words were

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a disposable tool slaving away for

turned icy as she looked

waste your time with a bastand You should be with me. I'm the eldest son in the Sinclair family. Look at the guy next to you. He won't last much longer. Best to find yourself a new branch to hang on before this one snaps." Ophelia smiled, though her eyes were sharp as ice, "Mr. Patrick, your mouth is still as foul as ever. Seems like that injection you got at the hospital was a waste" Patrick's eyes narrowed. He was puzzled. Meeting Ophelia's inns ent, doe-like gaze, a realization hit him-she was the nurse from the hospital. "Damn it, it's you?" With one leg left, your mouth is still filthy. You're just asking for trouble" Ophelia's gaze fell on the gun under the desk. She had the wild urge to

cut derp Kage surged through him as he tried to

rang out, and a bullet tore through Patrick's other

as he looked toward Kenneth, who had not only fired the shot but was now

"If you didn't

you

1. so.

at the bleeding hole in his calf, and the delayed wave of pain hit him, making it impossible for him to think. His agonized scream filled the office.

moment, Caleb and the others burst

locked in a

cursed "You you bastard Filthy illegitimate scum! How dare you lay a hand

time from Ophelia, who had picked up

silencer.

eyes. "Oops, my bad. The

already pure and captivating delicate face now looked even more fragile, making Kenneth's protective