Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

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Hendrick's recollection of Phoebe's favor was precisely what she had hoped for.

Phoebe said. "I just did what I should do, as long as you don't blame Elia

It was better not to mention Ophelia.

Upon hearing Ophelia's name, Hendrick was reminded of the public humiliation he had endured. He remembered the curious and judgmental glances people had given him, which filled him with depression Originally, Hendrick could have had a successful career at Huxley Fashion, doing import-export trade with enough benefits. to retire by forty. But now, he had to start over at another company from square one. How could he possibly swallow that insult?

Hearing Hendrick fall silent, Phoebe gently reassured him, "Alright, just focus off working hard. And once you're settled in, you should treat me to dinner."

Phoebe's gentle and understanding voice touched Hendrick.

He quickly agreed, "Yes, I definitely will

After finishing her tasks, Ophelia glanced at the time.

She said, "Chloe, I gotta head out for a bit."

Chloe replied. "Okay."

Then Ophelia grabbed the khaki trench coat from the rack, slipped it on smoothly as she walked out, and took the elevator down to the basement level.

As she entered the parking lot, she spotted a young man in black leaning casually against her black SUV.

The young man, slim and clad in a black hoodie adorned with letters, had his hands casually in his pockets while chewing bubble gum. His checks bulged as he blew a sizable bubble. "Pifi..." The bubble popped.

With a frown and a questioning look, Ophelia asked, "What are you doing here?"

She wondered, 'Did he escape from Kenneth's base?"

Seeing Ophelia, Ray quickly put out his cigarette and greeted her, "Mrs. Sinclair."

Only then did Ophelia notice Ray,

Ray donned a leather jacket atop a gray sweater. His black stubble covered his jawline and spread to the sides of his face, His skin had a rough texture.

His piercing. hawk-like eyes were accentuated by his permanently furrowed brows, etching deep lines on his forehead. "What are you two doing here?" Ophelia asked again.

"Caleb and Barrett have been assigned tasks, so Mr. Sinclair sent us to protect you for the time being," Ray said. His voice was hoarse like the result of years of smoking. "Mrs. Sinclair, where are you going? I'll drive," said Ray 1/4

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Ophelia said. Timière Hotel

the car door but received disdainful glance

pullest a set of keys from her

his attempt to open

forgot he didn't have

turned to glare at Erie, saying, "You could've reminded

was driving, with Eric in

car, Eric handed over some lollipops. They all had foreign labels that Ophelia had

said. "They're delicious. I found them during a mission in Dawnshire

saved these few as if they were precious to

and said, "Keep

days, she seldom indulged in

life was too bitter, so she constantly sought comfort in

now, she felt like she no

withdrew his

large hand grabbed two

Ray's jacket pocket, and the other was unwrapped roughly

good. Next time I get to

of them in the car were

mirrored his personality: direct and aggressive. He completed a drive that

than fifteen minutes.

up if she hadn't had a lollipop in her mouth to distract

if his life depended on

Sinclair, we're

Ray spoke, Ophelia had already swung

passenger side, tugged on Eric's hoodie, pulled out a piece of bubble gum from his pocket, quickly unwrapped it, and popped it into her

you doing at the hotel?" Eric asked with curiosity, glancing at the

to ease the churn in

Ophelia felt

she was wrong-

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may not be able to read, but I'm not stupid You just mentioned you

building's architectural style that

Ophelia was rendered speechless.

she was unable to think clearly after suffering from

now she found she

auction

a seat in the back row, with Eric and Ray

conference room,

a continuous loop displayed

were houses, cars, securities, shares, and so