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.

Carnegie family's acknowledgment party dominated

guests mingling in small groups, toasting with glasses in hand. Every man had either

melodious symphony from the live band came to a close the ballroom lights converged on

turned their attention

descended gracefully, her arm linked with Theo, who wore a sleek gray modern-style

back, revealing her striking shoulder blades. On her

the ballroom was utterly captivated-not just by her beauty but by the vibe she exuded, something unattainable, beyond

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

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through Theo's mind. All she sensed was a

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Carnegie, the youngest son in the Carnegie

expression darkening. He thought, 'How is he calling her "sister" so naturally? He suddenly felt like he

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

erupted

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 percent of

Jackson and Howard led the applause without hesitation, showing no sign

again filled

then brought out the prepared

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

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 with deep regret.

the party

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

foundations, maintained their power

I'm your little brother, Howard." Howard

Ophelia was, without a doubt, a head-tilting Samoyed. With his short hair and bright, clear eyes, he radiated warmth and friendliness,