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

come with you for tonight's dinner?" 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,

If you have something to say, just

Chloe's investigation, she would never have believed that the innocent, charming, and approachable

both wearing faint

a kid, without

he not come with you! He's just like when

with him. Ophelia thought, 'So she is actually planning to retreat in order to advance. Since she's so eager to talk, let's just let

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smile was as harmless a kitten's.

was living in Milagia back then, and Ivy was my neighbor Kenny and 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.

hint of scrutiny in Phoebe's eyes. She

But Elia, don't get

me any embarrassing stories about Kennie when he

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

him chocolates. For some reason, every time I handed them to Kenny, he'd get upset." It seemed like Kenneth had liked her from a young age, 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 eyebrows slightly; if she hadn't already known that Kenneth's feelings for

enthusiastically. "Don't was so

looks now; deep down, he's still just a big kid. He not a troublemaker like he is

smile as she excitedly recounted stories of her and Kenneth's childhood.

mix of truth and exaggeration-while the incidents might be real, that didn't stop 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

almost gone after hearing her

thought. 'Is she truly unconcerned, or just pretending? If she is pretending, she is

made her wonder Ophelia's love towards

how did you two get

you?" Ophelia replied