Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 154

Chapter 154

"What should we do, Elia. Phoebe tried hard to free her hands and feet, but it was no use.

Compared to Phoebe's restless anxiety, Ophelia was much calmer. She sat quietly, breathing softly without making much noise.

"Aren't you scared?" Phoebe had lost her earlier composed demeanor. Talking seemed to be the only way to calm her nerves. "Not bad." Ophelia leaned against the wall with her eyes closed, as if gathering energy.

"Then why..."

"Shh...

Phoebe clamped her mouth shut, and in the silent room, only the soft and deep sounds of breathing could be heard.

There were windows around, but they couldn't hear the sound of the sea, just trees, indicating they had been moved to a new place.

They were probably on the second floor or higher, as she could see the shadows of the tree leaves.

She figured that at least two hours had passed since she fainted.

She had boarded the ship at 7 PM. By the time it set sail and she went to the lounge to change clothes, the party had been in full swing for an hour and a half. During the time, she heard loud waves, which might mean they were taken off the cruise. The journey from the sea to the shore would have taken over an hour. So, she guessed a little more than two hours must have passed,

The party ended at 10:30 PM, and when Caleb and Barrett didn't see her come out, they would surely tell Kenneth. She was confident Kenneth would find her. She just needed to stall for time to keep herself safe.

Phoebe's breathing became heavier. "Elia, can I talk now?"

"Suit yourself!"

"Why do you think they captured the two of us? Phoebe asked, puzzled.

""No idea. Are you scared?"

slowly, "Yeah, I

underworld being scared?" Ophelia spoke directly to her, trying to see her expression,

Phoebe started, then

as Ophelia thought she might not continue, Phoebe slowly began

Ime

really an underworld heiress. Our family is huge, and I'm the least

smiled silently. She thought. Their family did have lots of

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would Kenneth's aunt, Ivy, arrange for him to marly

said, "If they ask for a ransom, 1 bet my family wouldn't even bother. That's how rich families are: blood ties mean less than benefits. Just like the Carnegie family protect you because of your connection to Kenny, isn't it?

was truly moving. Ophelia couldn't tell which of her words were

wanted

wall, closing her eyes to rest. Her head still

In the darkness, it was impossible to track time, and though only a few minutes might have passed, it felt

"Elia...

"Hush! Stop talking!"

the quiet, Ophelia seemed to hear overlapping footsteps, more than just

and stopped right outside the door of their room. The door

the cane, and she saw an old man in a traditional robe,

was straight as he stood there with both hands

for the inconvenience, both of you. An old

you?" Phoebe asked

and went on, I've invited you two here to ask for a

what you call an invitation?" Phoebe's voice was sharp, with a bit of a spoiled and

in front of her. "What kind

call Kenneth Sinclair, asking him to exchange your life for the

life really that valuable?" Ophelia's lips curved

was right-the old man in front of her was indeed

the Sinclair family to its peak. Even with his grandson dead, he wasn't