Jilted Bride 112

Chapter 112

Seeing that Ophelia didn't hang up right away, Heather quickly said, "Let's meet in person. I'm afraid I won't explain everything clearly over the phone

Coincidentally. Ophelia wanted to clear a few things up. Just breause the blood types didn't match didn't entirely rule out everything. "Alright."

Heather said, "I'll book a restaurant for tonight. I'll send you the location later. Be there by eight."

Ophelia lowered her eyes. Something about Heather's tone felt off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. After hanging up, she went downstairs, only to find Kenneth was already gone. Lisa said. "Miss Spencer, you're awake. Mr. Sinclair left early this morning, without even having breakfast

Ophelia thought, Skipping meals is no good at all. She glanced at the time. It was already noon. "Is lunch ready? I'll take it to him

"It's almost done, Lisa said as she turned back into the kitchen, keeping a close eye on the chef as he finished preparing the

food.

Once everything was packed neatly in a thermal bag, Lisa handed it over. "Make sure you eat with him. Both of you are so busy. Skipping meals can really mess up your stomach." Thanks, Lisa," Ophelia smiled as she put on her coat and walked out of Rosewood Manor carrying the bag.

A black SUV was parked out front, the same model as Kenneth's

When the man inside spotted Ophelia, he jumped out of the car Mrs. Sinclair, Mr. Sinclair instructed Barrett and me to drive you wherever you need to go these next few days" Ophelia glanced at the man beside Caleb-broad-shouldered, built like a bear. She thought. He looks familiar. I must have seen him before, but we've never actually spoken Caleb opened the back door for her. "Mrs. Sinclair, after you"

Ophelia thought, 'Alright, my car is in for a wash and repairs anyway. I don't need to bother calling a cab

her scarf but decided against it. Instead, she

to Caleb asked.

"Sinclair Group." Ophelia replied.

emotion. He glanced at the rearview mirrge- to check on Ophelia in the backseat but noticed nothing unusual.

Group. A sudden thought flashed through Ophelia's mind. Chloe had texted me, saying she hadn't seen Eric

unlikely to slip past all the doctors and nurses. He couldn't have moved far with his condition, and even the hospital's

a trace from a hospital. Kennell... Around him, my mind always seemed to slow down. How had I only just pieced

regarding the other day, it was our fault for not protecting you properly. Thank you for telling Mr. Sinclair that you ditched us

Caleb off, saying, "Save your words. Tell me where Eric is if you really want to make it up to

a quick glance with Barrett in the passenger seat. "Mrs. Sinclair, what are you talking

company, is he? Even if I go there, I won't see him. If you won't tell

the mirror, realizing he had underestimated

knife pressed

you'll have something to tell

and just as Barrett moved to alert others, Ophelia swiftly snatched his phone. Tll say this one more time. Take me to Kenneth.

knife against Caleb's neck, leaving him no choice but to turn the car around and head

seaside villa on a peninsula. The surroundings were breathtaking. The lush greenery gave the

placed it back where it belonged. As soon as the vehicle came to

and the house had heavy curtains drawn. This gave Ophelia a sinking feeling, so she hurried forward. Several bodyguards moved to block Ophelia's path, but they all stepped aside when they saw Caleb and Barrett. They figured the woman must be the infamous Mrs.

strained to see inside but couldn't make out anything through the windows-just the faint, unsettling scent of blood in the air. "Honey, I've

looked at each other in confusion. Just then, a middle-aged man with a thick beard emerged from inside, smiling as

leading the operation at

Ray's

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