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.

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

got

in Ivy's company, especially now that

formidable. If not for the antidote Ronin had prepared, Ophelia

At least you didn't call me Ivy right away. You know your place,"

Ophelia with an air

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chuckled faintly, though the smile didn't reach her

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 Ophelia glanced at

to the point. Are you offering me 1.5 million dollars to leave Kenneth?" she

that was how these

aren't you quite the comedian," Ivy said, setting her fork down and dabbing her lips with

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

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

clever people. "Would

I said no?" Ophelia

response broke from expectations, causing Ivy's brow to furrow. "You're not interested in

hear it from you."

already knew what

lips would hardly

lifted slightly as she began to scrutinize Ophelia

yet delicate, her appearance strikingly innocent yet undeniably captivating. Kenneth's taste in women was

I have

to deal with than Ivy

them, invisible sparks flying across

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

is... what exactly did Victor do

expression darkened instantly. Ophelia had completely exceeded her

do you

what it sounds like."

felt there was something peculiar

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Kenneth seemed unlike what a

obsessive hatred likely stemmed from something deeper, something personal. Perhaps... love turned into

her gaze now firmly locked on Ophelia. "You're clever but overly clever women don't tend to meet good ends.