Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 190

Chapter 190

In the upstairs lounge, besides Xander's eloquent chatter, the others barely spoke. Victor occasionally engaged in brief discussions with him about development and other subjects.

Ophelia couldn't quite follow the conversation, which explained why she was allowed to stay.

Xander turned his head to Kenneth, hoping to discuss some economics.

Xander's name matched his casual and free-spirited personality, his tone and demeanor were sharply different from his formal speeches.

Perhaps it was the resemblance to Noah, but somehow Ophelia felt Xandler was very approachable.

Elena on the other hand, was very reserved. Besides a slight smile earlier, she kept a neutral expression the entire time, looking completely detached.

Kenneth, standing next to Xander, didn't show any reaction after hearing his words. He kept his eyes down, gently stroking Ophelia's ring with his thumb, examining cach joint on her finger with great care. Xander said. "Kenneth, sometimes you shouldn't focus solely on making money. Come over to my residence more often. I need to seek advice from you young people on many matters

"I almost forgot that you're friends with my three children. It's a shame, though; they're all busy with their respective fields and rarely come home.

As Xander finished speaking, Elena stood up and said, "Carry on your conversation. Excuse me."

After Elena left. a barely noticeable hint of helplessness flashed in Xander's eyes, and the conversation shifted to other topics

Ophelia leaned close to Kenneth's ear and whispered, Tm going to step out for some fresh air, too. With Elena's departure. Ophelia suddenly felt the room extremely oppressive. Kenneth-didn't let go of Ophelia and stood up with her. He said, "Sorry, please excuse us. He ignored Victor and left the sitting room with Ophelia without a second glance,

just two middle-aged men, Victor and Xander, who were about

cigarette

to light it but paused, set it aside,

rooftop, Elena stood with pale fingers

slowly, each step feeling incredibly heavy. Tm sorry," he

wind carried away the

She asked, "Xander, have you forgotten how many children you have?" Xander replied, "No, I didn't." He didn't dare

into her palm without feeling

The wind on the rooftop was chilly, blowing

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leave now right? I won't. Xander.

and Kenneth

see Clara and curiously asked, "Did you come

"Yeah, Clara isn't

she okay? Ophelia

Henry said.

serious, don't worry. Did you

Ophelia said

a few pleasantries. Henry sensibly took his

the distance. She thought, Is that Phoebe She frowned

family to buy an identity in