Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 149

Chapter 149

The two-level banquet hall on the ship was opulent, filled with the scent of wealth. Even the burgundy and gold patterned. carpet was custom-made, worth tens of thousands per square meter. Ophelia surveyed the banquet hall and noticed that every man was accompanied by a spouse or a date. Servers in white shirts and black vests moved through the crowd, carrying trays She wore a simple white blazer and slightly heeled shoes, with white wide-leg trousers that made her legs look longer.

Her attire was quite understated compared to the luxurious dresses around her, but her appearance ensured that she wouldn't go unnoticed.

Since earlier that year, the Carnegie family had hosted a family recognition event, causing many to immediately recognize her as Theo's god-granddaughter.

Everyone who attended the recognition event knew she was Kenneth's wife, Kenneth himself had confirmed it.

Additionally, Kenneth was nothing like the rumors claimed; he was neither disabled nor close to death

The background of the Sinclair family was complex, and people were afraid that one slight misstep could erase both themselves and their families.

So, everyone kept Ophelia at a distance, and not even a fly dared buzz near her.

After greeting the Carnegie and Reyes families. Ophelia turned around and saw a vaguely familiar figure.

She hadn't expected to see her here. About ten meters away, Phoebe wore a royal blue sequined gown, exuding a remarkably cool and noble aura.

She was stunningly beautiful, with flawless makeup, catching the eye of many men around the room.

Phoebe's gaze happened to meet hers in the air. Ophelia looked away, but Phoebe walked over with a smile as if seeing a long-lost friend. "Elia, can I call you that?"

"Whatever," she said.

Phoebe took a glass of champagne from a nearby waiter's tray and handed it to her. Ophelia glanced at the champagne in the glass, accepted it politely but had no intention of drinking it

Phoebe looked around with a gentle, intelligent smile that felt like a breath of fresh spring air. Her appearance and demeanor were what most men would find appealing. Ophelia said, "No, I came

you have something to say,

would never have believed that the innocent, charming, and

glance, both wearing faint

a kid,

come with you! He's just like

with him. Ophelia thought, 'So she is actually planning to retreat in order

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was as harmless a kitten's. So you guys

I pretty much grew up together until he moved back here, and we didn't see each other for over a

childhood sweethearts?" Ophelia looked like a fangirl listening to a celebrity

annoyance.

scrutiny in Phoebe's eyes. She thought,

But Elia, don't get me wrong, Kenny

any embarrassing stories about Kennie

Phoebe's eyes, and it took her a couple of seconds to realize that

getting annoyed whenever she brought gifts from other girls. Her words had the typical vibe of a "first love that never dims." Ophelia raised her

continued enthusiastically. "Don't was so well-behaved

how mature Kenny looks now; deep down, he's still just a big kid.

recounted stories of her and Kenneth's

Phoebe in front from twisting or purposefully misrepresenting them to mislead her. "Why don't you take a sip of water, Ms. Davidson, before you continue?" She "considerately called over a waiter and got a glass of plain water, handing it to Phoebe. "Thanks." Phoebe said as she sipped the water, the smile on her lips gradually fading. "Let me think about it when I get

was almost gone

If she is pretending, she is doing

her wonder

how did you two get together?"

Kennie tell you?"