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

in hand. Every man had

to a close

turned their

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

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

by her beauty but by the vibe she exuded, something unattainable,

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. Better not provoke

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what was running through Theo's mind. All she sensed was a sharp, hostile gaze directed

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she's this stunning?" Howard Carnegie, the

'How is he calling her "sister" so naturally? He suddenly felt

his two younger brothers, who were behaving like excitable huskies, unable to hide the disdain

erupted in

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 from

present,

officially declare that Ophelia is now part of the Carnegie family lineage. She will receive five percent of Carnegie Group shares and ten

eyes turned to the younger generation of the Carnegie family, but Jackson and Howard led the applause without hesitation, showing no

again filled with

brought out the prepared agreement, notarizing it to

to sink in for Ophelia. Judging by the audience's reactions, she could

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

Theo's announcement, the party officially

family, and then Bethany

was then that Ophelia realized the intricate relationships between the three great families. These century-old 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

little brother, Howard." Howard was the first to greet

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 at Howard, flashing a sweet