Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 239

Chapter 239

The voice on the other end of the line was unmistakable. It was Ivy.

Her tone was steady, with a faint huskiness that made it unforgettable after just one listen.

Ophelia wasn't the least bit surprised by the call.

Considering how her and Phoebe's plans had failed, it was only a matter of time before Ivy reached out.

"Alright, name the place." Ophelia agreed without hesitation, glancing at the time on her wristwatch.

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"You should already know where I'm staying. I'll be waiting for you at the rooftop restaurant. I don't want Kenneth to know about this meeting. You know what to do," she added. "Understood." Ophelia nodded.

Ophelia had wanted to talk to Ivy alone anyway.

As soon as the call ended, Kenneth's name flashed on her screen

His deep, pleasant voice carried through the phone. "Still at Carnegie Villa?"

"Yes... Yes, you go ahead and eat lunch without me. I'll be back a little later," said Ophelia.

"Don't humor him too much. He'll start pushing his luck." Kenneth's displeasure was evident. Chess games weren't enough

and now Theo wanted Ophelia to stay for lunch too.

Ophelia chuckled lightly. "Alright... next time, come with me. He wouldn't dare overstep then."

'Sorry about that, Grandpa. I'm throwing you under the bus here, Ophelia wondered.

Half an hour later, Ophelia arrived at the rooftop restaurant of Everland Hotel.

From a distance, she spotted a woman in an elegant dark red dress sitting by the window.

Her poise was impeccable, making it nearly impossible to guess her age from this angle.

The rooftop restaurant was exclusive to guests staying in the hotel suites, so it was practically empty.

Ophelia approached and took the seat across from Ivy.

she had opted for a more casual look since she had been meeting Theo earlier, steering away

got

in Ivy's company, especially

Ivy was formidable. If not for the antidote Ronin had prepared, Ophelia might not have

At least you didn't call me Ivy right away. You

on Ivy's crimson lips as her gaze swept over Ophelia with an

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the smile

food here is decent. Care to try some? I didn't poison it, and I don't plan to gift you poison in a place like this." Ivy emphasized the last few words as if to say, "You're not even worth the effort

to the point. Are

how these

said, setting her fork down and dabbing

the goal is the same, isn't it?" she added. "Such a smart

smile bore an uncanny resemblance to Kenneth's mother's,

dealing with clever people. "Would you like to hear

I said no?"

Ivy's brow to furrow.

to hear it

knew what she

Ivy's lips would hardly

slightly as she began to scrutinize Ophelia

strikingly innocent yet

I have underestimated

to deal with than Ivy

atmosphere filled the space between them, invisible sparks flying across the table. The mood

Ophelia broke the stillness. "What you're planning to tell me is nothing more than how Kenneth worked his way to where he is today, doing everything for revenge against those who wronged his mother. "My presence has

leaned forward slightly, her eyes sharp. "But what intrigues me more is... what exactly

Ophelia had completely

do you

what it sounds

felt there was something peculiar about

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her manipulation of Kenneth seemed unlike what a blood related aunt would

stemmed from something deeper,

leaned back in her chair, her gaze now firmly locked on Ophelia. "You're clever but overly clever women don't tend to meet good ends. I'll give