Jilted Bride 249

Chapter 249

Chloe's movements were swift, completely devoid of any emotion.

Noah blinked and lowered his head, shoveling pieces of pie into his mouth. It was his favorite flavor, yet he found it tasteless.

"You should still take the money. I know I've caused you quite a bit of trouble," Noah mumbled, his words muffled by the pie in his mouth.

Chloe's hand, still holding the contract, trembled, her heart tightening.

She couldn't even bring herself to look at Noah's expression as he spoke those words while lying in bed.

"There's no need to worry. The agreement you signed includes a gift clause. You can accept this money without any hesitation," Adams said, his long, clean fingers holding a check as he handed it over.

Chloe looked down, her eyes slightly reddened. She stared at the check, hesitating, unable to take any further action.

"Even if you don't take it, I'll make sure the money gets to your account. The West family doesn't owe anyone a favor," Adams added.

His implication was clear.

Once this was settled, she shouldn't try to use it to bargain for anything from the West family.

When Ophelia walked in, this was the scene she encountered.

Ophelia quickly rushed to Chloe's side, instantly becoming a protective shield, her entire posture bristling with defense as she stood up for the person she cared about.

"The West family really is efficient, isn't it? Not a trace of emotion.

"Is this how you settle things, just exchanging money and calling it even?" Ophelia's delicate brow furrowed, her clear, unclouded eyes staring coldly at Adams, their chill a stark contrast to the warmth she had shown earlier. Adams was taken aback. "No, you misunderstand. This is just appropriate compensation. If you feel it's not enough..."

Adams, always clear-headed, suddenly found himself at a loss for words.

He felt uneasy under Ophelia's gaze, as though he were being reprimanded by his own mother.

"I don't need it," Chloe said, cutting him off.

"Then please take it back, Mr. West," Ophelia said, her voice icy and sharp.

Adams instinctively pulled the check back, looking toward the door for help, his eyes pleading toward Kenneth, who stood there casually with his hands in his pockets. "Kenneth..." Adams hesitated.

something, will you? This is your

said lazily, glancing at Adams. His narrow eyes met

saying, "No matter who you are, Ophelia has the final

was about to say, realizing that Kenneth had no limits when it came to

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him help bai Ophelia out of the

copy of the contract. His tone softened just a little as he spoke, "If you have any questions about the contract, you can always contact me. My phone number's on it. Ophelia glanced over the contents

if they encounter each other in a

non-disclosure agreement?' Ophelia thought, glancing at Chloe. 'Did she really

wasn't fair. Noah had practically forced his way into staying at Chloe's place, and now they were treating

Ophelia could speak, Chloe patted the

still at home alone. I'll go now," Chloe said, putting the contract away. She gave Ophelia a reassuring look, signaling that she

turned and left the room, leaving Noah only with

his pie, felt a sudden

walk you

Ophelia had rarely seen her so

and they

casting a casual glance at Noah's foot,

the end of the month, you know," Adams explained, glancing over at

was clear Noah was in a

woman, but you need to understand your position. Once your memory comes back, you won't feel the same way about her. So, you'd better just come back with me and stop this nonsense," Adams said. His tone was like

the pie in his mouth, feeling a sharp contradiction in his heart. He didn't agree with what Adams was saying, but he had grown

It didn't matter anymore.

person, and with his mind functioning well

me discharged as soon as

to go

fine. I'll go back and pack his

and even cracked a little,

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Ophelia stared at

a fesloe for a long time. Her back was straight, and her body

ago was

blue eyes carried an innate aloofness and coldness, like a

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