Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Chapter 175

Jilted Bride 176

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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the car door but

from her pocket

did Ray halt his

didn't have the

glare at Erie, saying, "You

with Eric

lollipops. They all had

found them during a mission in Dawnshire last

few as if

took just one and

days, she seldom indulged in

was too bitter, so she constantly sought comfort in

felt like she no longer needed

withdrew

large

the other was unwrapped roughly with his

your prized candy is really good. Next time

of them in the car

aggressive. He completed a drive that usually took

than fifteen minutes.

had a

driving as if his life depended

Sinclair, we're

swung the car door open and

piece of bubble gum from his pocket, quickly

hotel?" Eric asked with curiosity, glancing at

tried to ease

hotel?" Ophelia felt a moment of

she was wrong-

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but I'm not

from the building's architectural style that

Ophelia was rendered speechless.

unable to think clearly after

late, but now she found she

property auction day of

hotel conference room, Ophelia casually took a seat in the back row, with Eric and Ray

room, but it never really

a continuous loop displayed properties that once

houses, cars, securities, shares, and so

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