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.

was smart enough not to barge

I hide somewhere?" Ophelia asked, worried

up now, Patrick, who was outside, might see her. Then, her eyes drifted to the space under

brother. Why can't I come in?" Patrick's voice rang out from

wheelchair, his expression returning to its

swung

sucered. "Fresh out of the hospital and already on a business trip. You really are working yourself to

skin. His words were a nasty dig,

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disposable tool slaving away for the Sinclair

turned icy as she looked at

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

cut derp Kage surged through him as he tried to stand, but his

a bullet

his eyes wide in horror as he looked toward Kenneth, who had not only fired the shot but was

"If

your leg, all you had

1. so.

delayed wave of pain hit him, making it impossible for him to think. His agonized scream filled the

and the others burst

locked in a tense

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

from Ophelia, who had picked up the gun under the

silencer.

glint of menace in her eyes. "Oops, my bad. The gun misfired.". Kenneth took her gun hand in his, gently enveloping her fingers with his own. "Does

face now looked even