Jilted Bride 282

Chapter 282

Eric's calm gaze was like that of a young wolf. Chloe looked up, meeting eyes that were as loyal as a faithful dog's, showing no hint of hostility.

Eric shrugged and pulled a piece of candy from his pocket with sincere expression. "Want some candy?"

Chloe shook her head, but Ophelia stretched out her hand, palm open. Eric expertly tossed the lollipop into her open palm.

Ophelia unwrapped the candy and put it in her mouth, the sweet taste spreading across her tongue, masking the metallic smell.

This hotel was no longer suitable to stay in. By morning, they needed to move to a more secure neighborhood. Eric had to remain to ensure the safety of Chloe and Wyatt.

She always felt trapped by an invisible net, slowly closing in on her.

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Meanwhile, in a Eurasian-style mansion. Outside, the roses were in full bloom. Inside, Phoebe sat with her legs together on a white Eurasian-style sofa, wearing a chiffon nightgown. Tonight was the night Emma was fated to die.

"Ms. Davidson, I hope your wishes come true." A maid said as she presented a bowl of bird's nest soup. Phoebe gladly accepted it, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.

Emma was dead. Once her plan was carried out, she would use Kenneth to create chaos within the Davidson family, allowing her to enjoy the benefits without getting involved directly.

She thought, 'So, Emma, you must be left without a resting place

must b

"Ms. Davidson..." a subordinate reported nervously.

"What's the matter? Can't you see Ms. Davidson is having her midnight snack?" The maid scolded.

The subordinate said, "Ms. Davidson, the ones we sent out earlier, they... they haven't come back."

freezing. "None of them returned?" Just

everywhere.

shattered instantly,

a temper," said a pleasant and deep voice. The tone

a bit as she adjusted her posture. "Jonathan... what brings you

rose patterns embroidered

chest, leisurely wiped his hands, and shot a cold glance at the -shattered coffee cup on the floor. He stepped slowly into the

value it? Even a dog dares to bite when its master isn't around?" Jonathan's icy blue eyes

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passed now?" Jonathan sat in a single armchair. legs crossed, speaking as if having a casual chat. Only those beside him could sense the tension in the

maid next to them didn't even dare to breathe loudly. Everyone was aware of Jonathan's temper, which despite his

at her, his voice pleasant but filled with a profound

a plan, Jonathan. Give me two more

"Only two more days."

planned to join Scott

believed Ophelia would never do anything to hurt him. Seeing that Scott hadn't changed

went out.

sweating buckets on the basketball court, two girls even approached to ask for his contact

big guy on the court blush and scratch his head, glancing towards

teased him and asked, "Why didn't you give those two

age, I should focus

ruffle

a quick

"Okay."

papers. Time passed, and after half an hour, Scott still hadn't come out. The continuous sound of basketballs bouncing and people shouting on the court echoed in Ophelia's heart. She got up and strode

It's the men's locker room,"

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