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

with glasses in hand. Every

band came to a close the ballroom lights

turned their attention toward the

descended gracefully, her

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 gliding across a

moment, every guest in the ballroom was utterly captivated-not just by her beauty but by the vibe

ever. He resisted the urge to show off or

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

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this stunning?" Howard Carnegie, the youngest son in the Carnegie

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

adore him. He glanced at his two younger brothers, who were behaving like excitable huskies, unable to

erupted in

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

present,

part of the Carnegie family lineage. She will receive five percent of Carnegie Group shares and ten percent of

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

ballroom once again filled with

prepared agreement,

reality began to sink in for Ophelia. Judging

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 Down in the crowd, Miles watched the graceful figure on stage, filled with

Theo's announcement, the

Reyes family, and then Bethany brought her over to greet

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

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

a doubt, a head-tilting Samoyed. With his short hair and bright, clear eyes, he radiated warmth and friendliness, much like Bethany. "Hello"