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, "Yeah, I

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

Phoebe started, then

just as Ophelia thought she might

Ime

is huge, and I'm the least valued, so they

Their family did have lots of members, but unloved? How could

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why would Kenneth's aunt, Ivy,

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

words were true and which were false. She

wanted

eyes to

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

"Elia...

"Hush! Stop talking!"

Ophelia seemed to hear overlapping footsteps,

of something heavy hitting the floor rhythmically. The sound came closer and stopped right outside the

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

was straight as he stood there with both hands

truly sorry for the inconvenience, both of you. An

are you?" Phoebe asked

you two here to ask for a couple of favors.

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

man in front of her. "What kind of help?" Her voice was calm, as if

needs to call Kenneth

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

was right-the old man in front of her was indeed Kenneth's grandfather, Ronan

peak. Even with his grandson dead, he

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