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

Hotel was blready filled with guests mingling in small groups, toasting with glasses in hand. Every man had either a family member by his side or a stunning companion. Waiters wove

came to a close the ballroom lights converged on

halted as everyone turned their attention

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

and shimmering silver fragments. Thin straps ran from her shoulders to her back, revealing her striking shoulder blades. On her head sat

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

noticed all 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

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through Theo's mind. All she

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the youngest son

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

quite pleased with this new sister. 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

room erupted in

event on this particular night, just before the holidays, because the

present,

Carnegie family lineage. She will receive five percent of Carnegie Group shares and ten percent of the family's assets and enjoy the same inheritance

turned to the younger generation of the Carnegie family, but Jackson and Howard led the

once again filled

then brought out the prepared agreement, notarizing it to

began to sink in for Ophelia. Judging by

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 with deep regret. The girl who had once chased after him

Theo's announcement, the party

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

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

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

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