Jilted Bride 229

Chapter 229

The intense scent of roses mixed with the faint fragrance of Kenneth's perfume, the same as earlier.

'Phoebe? No way. The person Kenneth met couldn't possibly be Phoebe, Ophelia silently rejected the idea in her mind as she wondered.

"Elia, you

and Kenneth enjoy your meal. I'll leave you two alone, Phoebe said in a humble tone, quietly retreating from the private room.

Ophelia smiled slightly, waiting until Phoebe left before continuing.

Ophelia placed both hands on the wooden table, leaning forward slightly.

The warmth filled the space between her and Kenneth, and she gazed deeply into his eyes, studying him for a long while.

"What's the matter?" Kenneth asked, frowning.

Ophelia lowered her voice, propping her chin up. "Ivy came to Dellanex, didn't she?"

The only woman Ophelia could think of who Kenneth would never refuse was his aunt.

Is Ivy trying to make me misunderstand on purpose? Too bad, she's underestimated how much I trust Kenneth, Ophelia thought to herself.

"How d

lo you know?" Kenneth asked. He hadn't intended to tell her. There were many things she was better off not knowing

"Someone deliberately sent me a photo of you going to the Everland Hotel today. The perfume you're wearing is the same as Phoebe's. You wouldn't meet her alone, so... I guessed it," Ophelia explained. Ophelia looked like a little fox, her eyebrows raised in a playful, almost smug way.

Kenneth lowered his gaze, trying to catch a hint of the scent on himself, but all he could smell was seafood.

He hadn't even noticed

"Didn't you get jealous when you saw those pictures?" he asked.

Kenneth's concerns were always so unique.

"Jealous? Of course, I was. If I said I wasn't at all, I'd be lying. But I trust you. I believe you wouldn't hide something from me without a reason, right?" Ophelia said.

double meaning as if referring

careful lately,

pharmaceuticals, especially poisons, and her methods were difficult

she might do if he

thought, his brows

the black brim of his cap,

I'll be careful. Ophelia

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Phoebe was hiding nearby eavesdropping on their conversation, so she decided to wrap up

Ophelia picked

enjoyed the sea stars

maintained his usual elegance, even when eating

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left the private room, Ophelia spotted Phoebe through the screen, sitting

was sitting across from a man who looked somewhat

was Hendrick, the man she had fired from her

two passed by, Phoebe quickly stood up, stepping

you finished

your meal," Ophelia smiled, linking her arm with Kenneth's, not looking

and despite her efforts, they were as

were about

anger in his chest. But in front of Phoebe,

and the food is quite good. How's everything going at your

a few shrimp and placing them onto her plate. "It's going

formal. Just call

checks turned slightly red, his

eyes.

and Ophelia... really that close?"

so proud, there was no way she saw Phoebe as

smile, one that seemed almost painful

Ophelia never see you as a friend? Or did she bully you? Tell me,

and seeing the woman he cared for seemingly enduring some kind of mistreatment

it's not like that. Elia is busy with her work at Dellanex University... maybe that's why she's been distant.

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Dellanex University? A woman like her, with had character,

again. "Phoebe, I know you're kind-hearted. If there's anything you need, feel free to ask.

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