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

mingling in small groups, toasting with glasses in hand. Every man had either a family member by his

the live band came to a close the ballroom lights converged on the

everyone turned their attention toward

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

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 gliding across a

ballroom was utterly captivated-not just by her beauty but by the vibe

appear more radiant than ever. He resisted the

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

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the youngest son in the

calling her "sister"

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 acknowledgment party. This young lady beside me is my granddaughter,

room erupted in

warmly. They had chosen to 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 studying abroad, were

present,

Carnegie Group shares and ten percent of the family's assets and enjoy the

Jackson and Howard led the

once again

out the prepared agreement,

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

of thing others could only dream of Down in the crowd, Miles watched the graceful figure on stage, filled with deep regret. The girl who had once chased after him was

announcement, the party officially

family, and then

maintained their power through strategic marriages between their children. It seemed Ophelia had misunderstood

Howard." Howard was the first

the boy in front of 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 at Howard, flashing