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?"

exhaled slowly,

to her, trying to see her expression, but couldn't

Phoebe started,

just as Ophelia thought she might not continue, Phoebe slowly began

Ime

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

thought. Their family did have lots of members, but unloved?

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aunt, Ivy, arrange for

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? "Elia, I really envy you. With Kenny supporting you, you have nothing to worry about. If only one of us could make it out alive. I'd definitely give you the chance. Because I can't bear

of her words were true and

wanted

against the wall, closing her eyes to rest. Her head still hurt a

track time, and though only a few minutes might

"Elia...

"Hush! Stop talking!"

seemed to hear overlapping footsteps,

her ear against the wall, and the sound became a bit clearer. She could also hear the sound of something heavy hitting the floor rhythmically. The sound came closer and stopped right outside the door of their room. The door opened, letting in a beam of blinding light from outside. Two black-clad bodyguards

gold-topped cane. Her eyes slowly moved upward, following the hand holding the cane, and she saw an old man in a traditional robe, sporting a beard, standing among the bodyguards. sting

back was straight as he stood there

inconvenience, both of you. An old voice echoed slowly

are you?" Phoebe

her question and went on, I've invited you two here to ask

call an invitation?" Phoebe's voice was sharp, with a

to clearly see the room's furnishings and the outline of the old man in front of her. "What kind of help?" Her

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

really that valuable?" Ophelia's lips curved into a faint, almost invisible

of her was indeed Kenneth's

led the Sinclair family to its peak. Even with his grandson