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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Ophelia said. Timière Hotel

said and moved to open the

from her pocket and

then did Ray halt his attempt

forgot he didn't

to glare at

was driving, with Eric

They all had foreign labels

I found them during a mission in

saved these few as if they were

just one and said,

days, she seldom indulged

used to feel life was too bitter, so she constantly sought comfort

like she no longer

withdrew his

rough, large

was unwrapped roughly with his teeth and

really good. Next time I

in the car

completed a drive that usually took half an hour in

than fifteen minutes.

up if she hadn't had a lollipop in her

was driving as if his life

Sinclair, we're here," Ray

spoke, Ophelia had already swung the car

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

the hotel?" Eric asked with curiosity,

gum, Ophelia tried to ease the churn in

recognize the word hotel?" Ophelia felt a moment

she was wrong-

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not be able to read, but I'm not

architectural style that

Ophelia was rendered speechless.

was unable to think clearly

be late, but now she

auction day

a seat in

into the conference room,

a continuous loop displayed

houses, cars, securities, shares,

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