Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

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."

wore Kenneth's black shirt with two buttons undone, showing part of her collarbone. The 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

turning white. His expression was as dark as storm clouds and his breath caught in

like this again," Kenneth sternly warned. His eyes

was speechless. She thought, 'Am

she reached for Kenneth's shirt, which happened to cover her thighs 10:15

Chapter 214

Kemethasked. His tone was intense and insent as if

Ophelia replied. "Sure."

only half of the tension in his chest ease. He said, "Let's eat first; I've already had some clothes sent over." Ophelia replied, "Okay." She sat on the

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only lean forward slightly to cover her exposed legs. However, her neckline was quite revealing when

Don't give me that unsatisfied look

an alluring sight. Following Kenneth's gaze, she glanced down at her chest and quickly covered it with her hand. She explained. "I accidentally

to just a moment ago, Ophelia's cheeks

alluring. I can't go further. If I keep looking at her, I might

I've arranged a meeting for you," Kenneth said as he stood up. When he turned, Ophelia could

few custom-tailored women's suits. Clearly, these suits were custom-made alongside

blue pinstripe suit, finding the wide-leg

minutes later, Ophelia finished freshening up and came down

they boosted her

thought, 'After all, this is a major

give them to Kenneth. However, when Ophelia reached out her hand, Mark handed

documents. She had expected much. data from such

'No wonder Kenneth was overwhelmed when he first

a needle piercing his heart.

room and have them report to you," Kenneth

Kenneth firmly took her hand. Even in high heels,

as if he was

stood on either side, pushing open the

room was filled with an impressive crowd, including the heads of various departments. 10:15