Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

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."

Phoebe paused, her spoon of bird's nest soup in mid-air her smile freezing. "None of them returned?" Just by looking at her subordinate's expression, she understood. "What a bunch of useless fools!" She

everywhere.

cup, and it shattered instantly, the delicate ceramic

pleasant and deep voice. The tone

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

a vintage black suit, with dark red rose patterns embroidered on the

the pocket on his left chest, leisurely wiped his hands, and shot a cold

Even a dog dares to bite when its master isn't around?" Jonathan's icy blue eyes looked at Phoebe without any warmth.

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chat. Only those beside him could sense the tension in the air. "Jonathan, just give me a little more time, very soon..." Phoebe hung her head, the arrogance she had shown just moments

them didn't even dare to breathe loudly. Everyone was aware of Jonathan's temper,

Jonathan tilted his head to look at her, his voice pleasant but filled with a profound emptiness. Hearing it

a plan, Jonathan. Give

"Only two more days."

the weekend, Ophelia planned to join Scott for a game of

trusted his interactions and judgments during this time. He believed Ophelia would never

went out.

Scott sweating buckets on the basketball court, two girls even

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

off the court, she teased him and asked, "Why didn't you

"Ophelia, at my age, I should focus on my studies

to ruffle Scott's hair, but he

a quick shower and change, and then

"Okay."

to go through some 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

go in there. It's the men's locker room," the security guard stopped