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.

family's acknowledgment party dominated

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

live band came to a close the ballroom lights

everyone turned

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

floor, and the bodice 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

just by her

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. Better

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Theo's mind. All she sensed was a

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is this our sister? Why didn't you tell me she's this stunning?" Howard Carnegie, the

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

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

room erupted in

before the holidays, because the entire family

present,

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

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

once again

then brought out the prepared agreement, notarizing it

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

enjoy such privileges. This was the kind of thing others could only dream of Down in the crowd, Miles

Theo's announcement, the party officially

family, and then Bethany brought

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

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

Samoyed. With his short hair and bright, clear eyes, he radiated warmth and friendliness, much like