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."

eyes darkened. "Do you think I would let you dress like that to meet those old folks?" Kenneth

expression was as dark as storm clouds and his

again," Kenneth sternly warned. His eyes were fiercely

was speechless. She thought, 'Am

were no clothes of Ophelia's here, so she reached for Kenneth's shirt, which happened to

Chapter 214

Kemethasked. His tone was intense and insent as if he wouldn't stop until

Ophelia replied. "Sure."

ease. He said, "Let's eat first; I've already had

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legs. However, her neckline was quite revealing when she lowered her head

Don't give me that

Kenneth. 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

a

even more alluring. I can't go further. If

a meeting for you," Kenneth said as he stood up. When he turned, Ophelia could clearly see his Adam's apple

custom-tailored women's suits. Clearly, these suits were custom-made alongside Kenneth's, with the same

a deep blue pinstripe suit, finding the wide-leg design

ten minutes later, Ophelia finished freshening up and

rarely wore high heels, but today, they

a

holding some documents, initially intending to give them to Kenneth. However, when Ophelia reached out her hand, Mark handed the report to

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

Kenneth was overwhelmed when he

pain, like a needle piercing

them report to you," Kenneth said as he stood up

her

at a steady pace as if he

on either side, pushing open the conference room

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

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