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.

dominated all the entertainment headlines

Everland Hotel was blready filled with guests mingling in small groups, toasting with glasses in hand.

to a close the ballroom lights converged on the

as everyone turned

a vintage black retro evening gown descended gracefully, her arm linked with Theo, who wore

and skirt 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 dollars. She was like the most elegant and dazzling black swan

in the ballroom was utterly captivated-not just by

the gazes and puffed 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

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through Theo's mind. All she sensed was a sharp, hostile

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

glance at Howard, his expression darkening. He thought, 'How is he calling

brothers, who were behaving like excitable huskies, unable to hide the disdain in his eyes, "First of

erupted

hold the event on this particular night, just before the holidays, because the entire family had gathered. Theo's eldest daughter, Clara, second son, Finlay, and his two grandsons, Jackson and Howard, who had recently returned

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, resonating throughout the grand

but Jackson and Howard led the applause

ballroom once again

brought out the prepared agreement,

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

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 Down in the crowd, Miles watched the graceful figure on stage, filled

announcement, the party officially

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

maintained their power through strategic marriages

Ophelia. I'm your little brother, Howard." Howard was the first to

like a tail-wagging husky, the boy in front of Ophelia was, without a doubt, a head-tilting Samoyed. With his short hair