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.

to Ophelia and handed her the phone.

down and then took the phone to

serious voice came

Ophelia's voice was

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

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agreed

him and discuss a plan beneficial to the people

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

Kaden didn't believe the call was actually from Xander. He

out a cold snort with his eyes full of

more pressure, his phone

the screen, slightly frowned, and then turned his back

turned his head, glanced at Ophelia reluctantly

She gets lucky this

*****

later, Ophelia, along with Caleb, went

loomed overhead, and on the way to

lay deserted. The few people on the streets hurried along. They were walking fast with

reached the airport, it began

drove by, the swirling

out the window

broadcasted the latest news, announcing that the death toll had exceeded thirty, and confirmed...es were

the heavy rain, the trip to Waston had to be delayed, and Xander's subordinates were reporting this to

phone with a frown. The news

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 study door. "Dad." Phoebe knocked on the study

He saw Phoebe sitting in a wheelchair and holding a tray with

coffee on it.

the servants do this," said Xander. He reached out to take the tray as

her arms and lowered her head. Every movement was