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,

was left with just two middle-aged men, Victor and Xander, who

cigarette

cigarette. He was about to light it but paused,

stood with pale

step feeling incredibly heavy. Tm sorry,"

cold night wind carried away the

in scornful laughter. The cigarette between her fingers flickered. She asked, "Xander, have you forgotten how

the cigarette butt into her palm without feeling the burning

muscles trembled slightly. The wind on the rooftop was chilly, blowing

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Xander. She said, "You cathe here to apologize becane you're afraid Ell leave now right? I won't. Xander. This is the last time Inside the banquet hall Ophelia held Kenneth's

away, Henry saw Ophelia and Kenneth and went over

curiously asked, "Did you come

Clara

okay? Ophelia

Henry said.

you and Kenneth just meet with Mr.

said as

a few pleasantries. Henry sensibly

gaze was drawn to a graceful figure in the distance. She thought, Is that Phoebe She frowned slightly

ask her question, Kenneth said, "It's easy for the Davidson family to buy an identity in Heloria, and it's ve easier to get