Jilted Bride 124

Chapter 124

"Who is this woman spouting nonsense here? Get her out of here at once. Bethany was the first to give orders. She thought, "No matter what happens, Elia is my daughter now, and I won't allow anyone to bully her or let her go through the hardships she once endured" "How did she even sneak in like this? Does no one manage security here? Finlay's face darkened as he glanced at the hotel

manager

The whole family stood before Ophelia, and this unexpected protection took her aback. Having always been the one to solve problems on her own and shield others, it was the first time someone had done the same for her. A small wave of emotion surred inside her The hotel manager immediately called for security, and two guards grabbed one of Emily's arms.

"Let her go. Let her say what dirty thing I've supposedly done so everyone can stop guessing and satisfy their curiosity." Ophelia said with a calm smile that never left her face.

Theo stood by Ophelia's side, his eyes full of admiration for her He nodded slightly, impressed by how cleverly she handled

the situation.

Theo said, "It seems like my granddaughter has quite a few people jealous of her today. Fine, let's clear up this misunderstanding. After today, if anyone dares say a bad word about her. I'll be the first to deal with them."

Theo's authoritative presence made it clear to everyone that this was pure favoritism. No matter what Emily said, the Carnegie family would back Ophelia up. No one dared to utter a word in response.

The guards released Emily but stayed close, keeping a watchful eye on her every move.

"Ophelia, do you dare admit that you're already inarried? Emily taunted

"I do," Ophelia replied with a faint, amused smile.

as that word left Ophelia, many families with sons hoping to marry into the

admit who you're married to?" Emily asked, her vore dripping with

remained silent, Emily sneered, "Did everyone hear that? She admits she's married but won't dare say it's to that crippled

bits and pieces about Rosewood Manor-a flashy, newly wealthy family that

I've got photos." Emily waved the pictures, raising them high to ensure the

the same photos on set before, only to be humiliated. And now she's still clinging to it. Clearly, she has no new tricks up her sleeve Ophelia felt a slight pang of disappointment Emily shouted, "Ophelia, stop pretending. Aren't you the one

Liam stepped out from the crowd in a black tailcoat, his hair neatly

froze. She thought, 'Isn't this the twisted old man Ophelia had supposedly married? Isn't he supposed to be crippled? Why

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gleam of triumph flashed in her eyes. "Everyone. This is the old man Ophelia married. What do you have to say for yourself now, Ophelia? Your husband's here to drag

odd looks the crowd was giving Ophelia. Emily knew she had succeeded. She wanted to ruin Ophelia's reputation and it didn't matter if Ophelia managed to mingle with high society. Emily could still expose

Old man, you've lost your mind helping her put on this act. Mr. Theo, you need to think twice. They're clearly conspiring to swindle

words were met

gaze was fixed on something behind her. Slowly, she turned her

was towering and imposing, his presence alone enough to dominate

The sight of him instantly brought back the terror she'd felt when he'd once held a gun to her head, making her shudder

else in the room was just as shocked. "Is is that Kenneth

one could believe that the head of Sinclair Group would show

glanced at the older man she snorted inwardly. Two men fighting over her. This is going to be

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