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

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

to a close the ballroom lights converged

turned their

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

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 black crown worth millions of dollars. She was

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

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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mind. All she sensed was

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this our sister? Why didn't you tell me she's this stunning?" Howard Carnegie, the youngest son in the Carnegie family,

'How is he calling her "sister" so

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,

erupted in

warmly. They had chosen to hold the event on this particular night, just before the holidays, because the entire family

present,

ten percent of the family's assets and enjoy the same inheritance rights as my two grandsons." Theo's voice rang out clearly, resonating throughout the grand

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

once again filled with

out the prepared agreement,

sink in for Ophelia.

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 deep regret. The girl who had once chased

announcement, the party

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

families, with their unshakable foundations, maintained their power through strategic marriages between their children.

brother, Howard." Howard was the first to

doubt, a head-tilting Samoyed. With his short hair and bright, clear eyes, he radiated