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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

Ophelia asked,

Patrick, who was outside, might see her. Then, her eyes

I come in?" Patrick's voice rang out

his expression returning

swung open from the

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

figured out-he loved getting under peoples skin. His words were a nasty dig, as if Kenneth

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disposable tool slaving away for the

gaze turned icy as she looked at Patrick in the

so you've started fooling around with women now? He thought, I gotta admit, this bastard has a decent taste. Patrick said, "You're young. Why 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

derp Kage surged through him as he tried to stand, but his body failedHum.

and a bullet

as he looked toward Kenneth, who had not only

"If you didn't

your leg, all you had to do

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

the others burst

room was locked in a tense

bastard Filthy illegitimate scum!

from Ophelia, who had picked

silencer.

my bad. The gun misfired.". Kenneth took her gun hand in his, gently enveloping

Ophelia murmured. Her already pure and captivating delicate face now

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