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

and moved to open the car door

pullest a set of keys from her pocket and handed

halt his attempt

didn't have the

chuckled awkwardly and turned to glare at Erie, saying, "You

driving, with Eric in the passenger

over some lollipops. They all had foreign labels that Ophelia had

delicious. I found them during a mission

saved these few as if they were precious

and said, "Keep

seldom indulged in candy or

feel life was too bitter, so she constantly sought comfort in

she felt like she

withdrew

large hand grabbed

jacket pocket, and the other was unwrapped roughly with his

prized candy is really good. Next

in the car were sucking on

completed a drive that usually took half

than fifteen minutes.

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

as if

we're

already swung the car door open and stepped

piece of

the hotel?" Eric asked

the strawberry-flavored gum, Ophelia tried to

even recognize the word hotel?" Ophelia felt a moment of

she was wrong-

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

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

Ophelia was rendered speechless.

appeared that she was unable to think clearly after suffering

she'd be late, but now she found she had over

auction day of

room, Ophelia casually took a seat in the back row, with Eric

conference room,

loop displayed properties that once

securities, shares,