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Chapter 165

Kenneth rested his head against the chair back and tilted his chin up slightly, causing his prominent nose to cast a shadow across his cheek. He gently withdrew his hand which was holding Ophelia's.

Ophelia leaned forward, her hand resting on the back of his chair. She looked down at him.

Seeing Kenneth's pitiful expression as if he couldn't get what he wanted, Ophelia grinned.

"Which option do you prefer? How about lying down, and I'll give you a massage?" Ophelia suggested, blinking innocently with her bright eyes. She looked sincere and pure.

Kenneth swallowed, wondering how Ophelia managed to remain such an innocent face while saying those alluring words. Ophelia knew perfectly well that Kenneth couldn't do anything to her, yet she wanted him to lie down Kenneth placed his hand on the back of Ophelia's neck, his thumb brushing across her soft cheek as his eyes stayed fixed her.

Suddenly, a phone ringtone sounded, breaking their eye contact.

Ophelia pulled out her phone and saw an unknown number.

She answered the call. Before she could say a word, Kenneth's lips were on hers.

Ophelia swiftly pulled the phone away from her ear, yet the person on the other end still caught the odd sound.

Kenneth wrapped his arm around Ophelia's waist and showed a mischievous grin.

Ophelia could only use one hand to hold back Kenneth in front of her, leaning back at a 45-degree angle, and said, "Hello, who is that?"

There was a brief pause on the other end before Phoebe said, "Elia, it's me."

Phoebe's distinctive voice came through, sounding a bit weak.

"Got something to say?" Ophelia asked, standing up straight.

Phoebe said, "Elia, I'm about to be discharged soon. My place in Dellanex isn't ready yet, and I don't know anyone here. Would it be okay for me to stay at your place for a couple of days?" "It's not okay," Ophelia replied.

Ophelia meant it. Noah was still at Rosewood Manor. She didn't want her home to become a place where anyone could just

stay.

Besides, she was well aware of Phoebe's intentions.

After saying those words, Ophelia felt a bit guilty and suggested, "I can book a hotel for you, if you need it."

Phoebe said, "That would be great. Thank you, Elia."

Ophelia thought, 'Wow, she really isn't embarrassed at all.'

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are you getting

Phoebe replied, "Tomorrow morning."

Ophelia remarked, "Alright."

looked at her suspiciously and asked, "Are

overheard the whole

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part. It's no fun to expose her. Let's see what she's really planning." Kenneth advised, "Stay away from her. She's not as simple as she appears. That shot she took was by

her head. His gaze rested on the scar on her forehead, turning

I look like that?"

inquired, "Look like

an eyebrow and stated, "Ronan was able to kidnap me so smoothly thanks to Phoebe's help. I know everything. Don't worry, I'll be cautious." Then she moved to the marble dining table, opened the takeout boxes, and arranged

other, and Ophelia enthusiastically served

it out," Kenneth said,

if

it appear that I have

and his sharp eyes seemed

"There's really nothing that escapes his

some questions to ask you, about real

sudden interest in that area?" Kenneth looked at

avoided his gaze, focusing instead on her favorite dish, took a piece, and said nonchalantly with a fork between her

softly, sounding

Kenneth about her plan, it meant she

was ready

life, Ophelia wanted to do things she wouldn't have dared

He slightly frowned and asked, "Do you even know

Ophelia's tone sounded like a

remarked, "Then you must have heard about the disaster

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wanted to ask you what preparations are needed to develop the area." Kenneth

the simple dishes with an elegance that made

restaurant.

Ophelia not touching her food, Kenneth sighed in

anyone develop that area. So

many plans. Can't you just

her tongue. She was never the

little. What if I just learn

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