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.

this time, Mark was smart enough not to barge

somewhere?" Ophelia asked, worried about

the upstairs lounge, but the staircase was made of transparent glass. If she went up now, Patrick, who was outside, might see her. Then, her eyes drifted to the space under the desk.

come in?" Patrick's voice

his expression returning to

office door swung

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

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

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tool slaving away

icy as she looked

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

missing leg. Her words cut derp Kage surged through him as he tried to stand, but his body failedHum. His eyes blazed with

out, and a bullet tore

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

said. "If

your leg, all you had to

1. so.

looked down at the bleeding hole in his calf, and the delayed wave of pain hit him, making it impossible for him

moment, Caleb and the others burst through the

was locked in a tense

cursed "You you bastard Filthy illegitimate scum!

Ophelia, who had picked up the

silencer.

her lashes innocently, a fleeting glint of menace in her eyes. "Oops, my bad. The gun misfired.". Kenneth took her gun hand in his,

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