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.

acknowledgment party dominated

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

to a close the ballroom

as everyone turned their

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

and shimmering silver fragments. Thin straps ran from her shoulders to her back, revealing her

was utterly captivated-not just by her beauty but

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

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through Theo's mind. All she sensed was

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you tell me she's this stunning?" Howard Carnegie, the youngest son in the Carnegie family, was

calling her "sister"

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

room erupted

this particular night, just before the holidays, because the entire family had gathered. Theo's eldest daughter, Clara,

present,

now part of the 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 rights as my two grandsons." Theo's voice rang out clearly,

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

again filled with

prepared agreement,

began to sink in for Ophelia. Judging by the audience's reactions, she could tell how incredible this event

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

family, and then Bethany brought her over to greet

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 she had learned

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

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 a sweet