Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

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Chapter 176

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

said and moved to open the car door

of keys from her pocket and

did Ray halt his attempt

he didn't have the

turned to glare at Erie, saying, "You

driving, with Eric in the

getting in the car, Eric handed over some lollipops. They all had foreign labels

said. "They're delicious. I found them

as if they were precious

just one and

she seldom indulged in

was too bitter, so

like she no

withdrew

large hand grabbed two

jacket pocket, and the other was unwrapped roughly with his

Next time I get to Dawnshire, I'll

three of them in the car

driving mirrored his personality: direct and aggressive. He completed a drive that usually took half an hour

than fifteen minutes.

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

as if his

Sinclair, we're here,"

Ray spoke, Ophelia had already swung the car door open and stepped

out a piece of bubble gum from his pocket,

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

tried to ease the

hotel?" Ophelia felt a moment of satisfaction, but the next

she was wrong-

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

he could discern from the building's architectural style that it

Ophelia was rendered speechless.

was unable to think

now she found she

auction

conference room, Ophelia casually took a seat in the back row,

people trickled into the conference room,

the large screen, a continuous loop displayed properties that once belonged to the

were houses, cars, securities, shares, and