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."

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 chest. He thought, 'What if, in the future, I am not around and she dresses like that in

as dark as storm clouds and his

again," Kenneth sternly warned. His

'Am

so she reached for Kenneth's

Chapter 214

hear me?" Kemethasked. His tone was intense and insent as if he wouldn't stop until she

Ophelia replied. "Sure."

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

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lean forward slightly to cover her exposed legs. However,

we can continue. Don't give me that unsatisfied look

chest and quickly covered it with her hand. She explained. "I accidentally tore

Thinking back to just a moment ago,

further. If I keep looking at her, I might not be able to

meeting for you," Kenneth said as he stood up. When

Clearly, these suits were custom-made alongside

a deep blue pinstripe suit,

freshening up and came down

today, they boosted her presence

'After all, this is a major corporation, not my

However, when Ophelia reached

company's financial statements and project documents. She had expected much. data from such a giant corporation, but it was beyond what

wonder Kenneth was overwhelmed when he first took over

the slight frown on Ophelia's face, Kenneth felt a sharp pain, like a needle piercing his heart. Even though he felt bad, he knew he

report to you," Kenneth said as

reading the report when Kenneth firmly took her hand. Even in high heels,

as if he

either side, pushing open the conference

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

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