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

I hide somewhere?" Ophelia asked, worried about causing

transparent glass. If she went up now, Patrick, who was outside, might see her.

I come in?"

in his wheelchair, his expression returning to its usual

door swung

sucered. "Fresh out of the hospital and already on a

under peoples skin. His words were a nasty dig, as if Kenneth

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than a disposable tool slaving

icy as she looked at Patrick in

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

as he tried to stand, but his body failedHum. His

gunshot rang out, and a bullet tore

horror as he looked toward Kenneth, who had not only fired the shot

"If you didn't

all you had to

1. so.

delayed wave of pain hit him, making it impossible for him to

burst through the door, guns

locked in

Filthy illegitimate scum! How dare

out, this time from Ophelia, who had picked up the gun under

silencer.

batted her lashes innocently, a fleeting glint of menace in her eyes. "Oops, my bad. The

Ophelia murmured. Her already pure and captivating delicate face now looked even more fragile, making