Jilted Bride 214

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Chapter 214

Ophelia gently held Kenneth's face in her hands. Her eyes met Kenneth's intense and somewhat wild gaze, with a hint of red

in his eyes.

Her heart tightened as if a wound had been torn open, making hard to breathe. She asked, "What happened?"

They were in a fairly narrow rooftop passageway, warm light highlighting the sides of their faces.

Kenneth rested his forehead against Ophelia's, using his thumb to caress her cheek gently. He said, "I miss you so much. I am almost losing my mind."

Before Ophelia could say another word, Kenneth pulled her into his embrace, his gentle kisses falling again, leaving her breathless.

Downstairs, they could still hear the secretary's footsteps.

It was their first time in a place like this. The intense feeling gradually numbed Ophelia's logical mind.

With her slender hands on his shoulders, Ophelia leaned in close to Kenneth and whispered. "Let's go to the lounge." Ophelia trembled from Kenneth's kiss, her mind completely blank. Kenneth replied. "Okay, I'll do as you say. He agreed verbally but didn't follow through.

Ophelia bit down hard on Kenneth's shoulder. Her cheeks flushed, glaring at him in exasperation. That was when he was willing to change positions

In the spacious gray-toned lounge, the curtains were drawn tightly closed, and the lights were on inside.

Beside the soft, tousled bed, Ophelia sat buttoning up a shirt and picked up Kenneth's watch from the nightstand to check the time. It was already afternoon, and she hadn't even had lunch yet. Just as she started feeling hungry, she heard Kenneth's footsteps coming up the stairs.

Kenneth was carrying a tray with elegant dishes arid had changed into a dark blue suit, looking very formal. But all it made Ophelia think of was the phrase a wolf in sheep's clothing. Kenneth set the dishes on the black cherry wood dining table. He said, "Your favorite home-style cooking."

Ophelia sighed and asked, "Where are my clothes? Don't tell me must wear your shirt to the board meeting this afternoon."

black made her skin look even fairer. Seeing Ophelia dressing like that, Kenneth's eyes darkened. "Do you think I would let you dress like that to meet those old folks?" Kenneth said, suddenly feeling a pang in his

dark as storm clouds and his breath caught in

Kenneth sternly

speechless. She thought, 'Am I supposed

Ophelia's here, so she reached for Kenneth's shirt,

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hear me?" Kemethasked. His tone was intense and insent as if

Ophelia replied. "Sure."

first; I've already had some clothes sent over." Ophelia replied, "Okay."

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cover her exposed legs. However,

tired yet, we can continue. Don't give

Her pink, slightly swollen lips held forks, creating an alluring sight. Following Kenneth's gaze, she glanced down at her chest and quickly covered it with her hand. She explained. "I accidentally tore the button off. It happened to be the second

back to just a moment ago, Ophelia's

is now even more alluring. I can't go further. If I keep looking at her, I might not be able to

arranged a meeting for you," Kenneth said as he stood

over a few custom-tailored women's suits. Clearly, these suits were custom-made alongside Kenneth's, with the same subtle patterns and

pinstripe suit, finding

minutes later, Ophelia finished freshening up

heels, but today, they

a

Kenneth. However, when Ophelia reached out her hand, Mark handed the

time reviewing a large company's financial statements and project documents. She had expected much. data from

when he first took

frown on Ophelia's face, Kenneth felt a sharp pain, like a needle piercing his heart. Even

meeting room and have them report to you," Kenneth said as he stood up

when Kenneth firmly took her hand. Even in high

as if he was intentionally accommodating

stood on either side,

conference room was packed with people, more than Ophelia expected. The room was

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