Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

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As night fell and the city lights flickered on, a fleet of luxury cars lined the entrance of the Everland Hotel.

Everyone in Dellanex knew that tonight was the Carnegie family's acknowledgment party.

The Carnegie family had reserved the entire Everland Hotel for the event, inviting countless political and business elites. It was a far grander occasion than the charity auctions usually held here.

Outside the security perimeter, reporters stood on their toes, eager for any scoop. Flashbulbs went off rapidly as each VIP. usually only seen on the news, entered.

One of the reporters was surprised, "Wow, look over there. Isn't that Michael Huxley, the head of the Huxley family, one of the three prominent families in Dellanex? I heard Mr. Huxley's been unwell these past few years and rarely attends such events. Who would've thought he'd show up!"

Another said, "And there's Henry Reyes, the head of the Reyes family. All three of Dellanex's great families have gathered. tonight"

One added, "If there is a Sinclair were to attend, that would really make headlines."

Someone let out a dry laugh, clearly amused. The person who said that obviously didn't understand the status of the Sinclair family in Heloria. They operated on a completely different level,

A family like the Sinclair's could determine the fate of these so-called powerful families with the snap of a finger. No matter how influential the Carnegie family might be, inviting a Sinclair was out of the question.

A few more political heavyweights arrived, causing the chatter to die down as cameras were raised to capture every

moment.

party dominated all the entertainment headlines

sharp, the grandest ballroom in the Everland Hotel was blready filled with guests mingling in small groups, toasting with glasses in hand. Every man had either a family member by his side or a stunning

came to a close the ballroom lights converged on

turned their attention toward the

vintage black retro evening gown descended gracefully, her arm linked with Theo, who wore a sleek gray modern-style

were allorned with mesh and shimmering silver fragments. Thin straps ran from her shoulders to her back, revealing her striking shoulder blades. On her head sat an antique black crown worth millions of

was utterly captivated-not just by her

out his chest with pride. His graying hair, slicked back with precision, made him appear more radiant than ever. He resisted the urge to show off or he'd be parading his granddaughter in front of Michael to gloat. 'Forget it.

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mind. All she sensed was a sharp, hostile gaze directed at

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Why didn't you tell me she's this stunning?" Howard Carnegie, the youngest son in the Carnegie family, was

he calling her "sister" so naturally? He suddenly felt like he was no longer Ophelia's

was quite pleased with this new sister. Finally, there was someone soft and sweet to adore him. He glanced at his two younger brothers, who were behaving like excitable huskies, unable to hide the disdain in his eyes, "First of all, I want to thank everyone for attending the Carnegie family's

room erupted

the entire

present,

and ten percent of the family's assets and enjoy the same inheritance rights as my two grandsons." Theo's voice rang out clearly,

family, but Jackson and

ballroom once again filled with

brought out the prepared agreement, notarizing it to

only then that the reality began to sink in for Ophelia. Judging by the audience's

wealthy families, acknowledgment parties like this were never this serious. Most new members could barely attend family gatherings, let alone enjoy such privileges. This was the kind of thing others could only dream of

announcement, the party officially

introduced Ophelia to members of the Reyes family, and then Bethany brought her over to greet

families, with their unshakable foundations, maintained their power through strategic marriages between their children. It seemed Ophelia had misunderstood the Carnegie family before-much of what she had learned about them

little brother, Howard." Howard was the first

Ophelia was, without a doubt, a head-tilting Samoyed. With his short hair and bright, clear eyes, he radiated warmth and friendliness, much like Bethany. "Hello" Ophelia nodded