Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Chapter 363

The massive meeting room was quickly filled with people. They were all in uniforms. Leading them were Caleb and Barrett.

The two of them respectfully approached Ophelia and nodded in unison.

They greeted, "Mrs. Sinclair."

""Mrs. Sinclair."

Ophelia glanced around them, and for a moment, she thought Kenneth had come back.

Her eyes lit up for a second. The excitement soon faded.

She said, "What are you doing here?"

One said, "Mr. Sinclair told us that if anything goes wrong back home, our guild members must protect you at all costs."

Ophelia frowned, realizing that Kenneth had known early on what the situation in Dellanex would be like when he was absent. Caleb looked at those officers coldly.

On one side stood officers in dark blue uniforms, while the guild members in black outfits were on the other side.

The two sides formed an opposing stance with neither willing to back down.

The standoff continued like this.

Kaden was initially confident he could take Ophelia away, but now his face had darkened.

He took a deep breath and glanced around at these people, each of whom seemed formidable.

Kaden said, "What do you mean by this, Ms. Spencer? Just a moment ago, you were determined to come with us, but now you have all these people safeguarding you.

"It's alright if you don't come with us today. Sinclair Group will bear the consequences, anyway."

Though this appeared to be a concession, it was actually pressuring Ophelia to make her own decision.

Suddenly, Mark's phone rang. It was a call from the president.

up to Ophelia and handed her the phone.

took the

voice

West," Ophelia's

I have to take responsibility. However, I also hope you can come to the Presidential palace so we can talk and find a solution." Xander was polite enough and then added, "I know Kenneth's people won't easily let you be taken away. So, I promise no harm will come to

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agreed

her to meet him and discuss a plan beneficial to the people of Dellanex, so she could maximize herfforts to make amends. Kaden looked at her, frowned and said, "What

hung up the phone and replied, "I'm sorry, Mr. Clark. I can't go with you. People from the presidential palace

call was actually from Xander. He just thought

out a cold snort

was about to apply more pressure, his

the screen, slightly frowned, and then turned his back

Ophelia reluctantly and then

gets

*****

with Caleb, went to

overhead, and on the way to the airport, the streets

subways halted, and the once-bustling city now lay deserted. The few people on the streets hurried along.

reached the airport, it began

by, the swirling rainwater

silently out the

the latest news, announcing that the death toll had

had to be delayed, and Xander's subordinates were

hung up the phone with a frown. The news about the AOKR virus

incident had escalated into a conspiracy theory, and the public opinion online had become more and more severe. The sound of a wheelchair rolling across the floor came outside the

up to open the door. He saw Phoebe sitting in

coffee on it.

to take the tray as his gaze fell on the scars

lowered her head. Every movement was so cautious that it made