Revenge Of The Jilted Bride (Ophelia)
Jilted Bride 124

Chapter 124

"Who is this woman spouting nonsense here? Get her out of here at once. Bethany was the first to give orders. She thought, "No matter what happens, Elia is my daughter now, and I won't allow anyone to bully her or let her go through the hardships she once endured" "How did she even sneak in like this? Does no one manage security here? Finlay's face darkened as he glanced at the hotel

manager

The whole family stood before Ophelia, and this unexpected protection took her aback. Having always been the one to solve problems on her own and shield others, it was the first time someone had done the same for her. A small wave of emotion surred inside her The hotel manager immediately called for security, and two guards grabbed one of Emily's arms.

"Let her go. Let her say what dirty thing I've supposedly done so everyone can stop guessing and satisfy their curiosity." Ophelia said with a calm smile that never left her face.

Theo stood by Ophelia's side, his eyes full of admiration for her He nodded slightly, impressed by how cleverly she handled

the situation.

Theo said, "It seems like my granddaughter has quite a few people jealous of her today. Fine, let's clear up this misunderstanding. After today, if anyone dares say a bad word about her. I'll be the first to deal with them."

Theo's authoritative presence made it clear to everyone that this was pure favoritism. No matter what Emily said, the Carnegie family would back Ophelia up. No one dared to utter a word in response.

The guards released Emily but stayed close, keeping a watchful eye on her every move.

"Ophelia, do you dare admit that you're already inarried? Emily taunted

"I do," Ophelia replied with a faint, amused smile.

As soon as that word left Ophelia, many families with sons hoping to marry into the Carnegie family were disappointed.

"Do you dare admit who you're married to?" Emily asked, her vore dripping with malice.

When Ophelia remained silent, Emily sneered, "Did everyone hear that? She admits she's married but won't dare say it's to that crippled old man from Rosewood Manor."

They had heard bits and pieces about Rosewood Manor-a flashy, newly wealthy family that wasn't quite on their level. Because of this, they didn't pay much attention.

"You don't believe me? I've got photos." Emily waved the pictures, raising them high to ensure the crowd could get a good look.

Ophelia thought, "Those photos still exist? Emily tried spreading rumors with the same photos on set before, only to be humiliated. And now she's still clinging to it. Clearly, she has no new tricks up her sleeve Ophelia felt a slight pang of disappointment Emily shouted, "Ophelia, stop pretending. Aren't you the one spending that old man's money while being Kenneth's mistress? Where's all that honesty you just had? Go on, admit it if you dare."

Just then, Liam stepped out from the crowd in a black tailcoat, his hair neatly combed.

Emily glanced at Liam and suddenly froze. She thought, 'Isn't this the twisted old man Ophelia had supposedly married? Isn't he supposed to be crippled? Why isn't he in a wheelchair today?"

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After Emily's initial shoek, a gleam of triumph flashed in her eyes. "Everyone. This is the old man Ophelia married. What do you have to say for yourself now, Ophelia? Your husband's here to drag you away

As Emily noticed the odd looks the crowd was giving Ophelia. Emily knew she had succeeded. She wanted to ruin Ophelia's reputation and it didn't matter if Ophelia managed to mingle with high society. Emily could still expose Ophelia's disgraceful secret for all to see. "Ma'am, do you need me to handle this?" Liam approached Ophelia, bowing respectfully.

"Ma'am?" Emily was only surprised for a second before sneering "What a joke. You two must be in on this together. Old man, you've lost your mind helping her put on this act. Mr. Theo, you need to think twice. They're clearly conspiring to swindle the Carnegie family's fortune."

Emily's words were met with silence.

Emily basked in her cleverness, but the next moment, she noticed everyone's gaze was fixed on something behind her. Slowly, she turned her head, and midway through, she saw a tall black figure striding past her.

The man, dressed in a long black coat, was towering and imposing, his presence alone enough to dominate the room. He walked straight towards Ophelia

Emily froze, stunned that Kenneth had actually shown up. The sight of him instantly brought back the terror she'd felt when he'd once held a gun to her head, making her shudder uncontrollably.

Everyone else in the room was just as shocked. "Is is that Kenneth Sinclair?" they whispered.

The ammosphere in the ballroom was thick with tension. No one could believe that the head of Sinclair Group would show up at the Carnegie family's acknowledgment party Could Emily's accusation be true? Was Ophelia really Kenneth's mistress?

Emily quickly gathered her wits and glanced at the older man she snorted inwardly. Two men fighting over her. This is going to be a disaster for Ophelia. It's exactly what I wanted'

Kenneth frowned slightly as he extended his hand. One of his attendants immediately handed him a white, tailored blazer He draped the jacket over Ophelia's bare shoulders, covering her delicate shoulder blades.

Ophelia tugged at the jacket on her shoulders and looked up. The smile on her lips deepened, and her clear, doe-like eyes sparkled as she gazed at Kenneth, making her beauty otherworldly

Kenneth thought, Her smile is contagious. He had been frowning, but now he slowly relaxed. He smiled slightly, and the coldness in his gaze softened, starkly contrasting the intimidating vibe he had radiated just moments ago. "Mrs. Sinclair, aren't you being a bit too modest? Does anyone really think I need to cover the Carnegie family's little

husband?" fortune?" Kenneth glanced at the crowd, then turned back to Ophelia "Tell them, who's your

Kenneth stood beside Ophelia, exuding the air of someone who would back her no matter what.

Ophelia raised her brows playfully, smiling like a sly little fox, hep gaze steady as she took Kenneth's hand. "My husband is... Kenneth Sinclair."

Kenneth's smile deepened, and he lifted his chin slightly, radiating pride. Under the stunned gazes of everyone in the room, he wrapped his arm around Ophelia's slim waist and kissed her lips as if to stake his claim for all to see. Finlay glanced at his wife, then at his father and Clara. Their wide eyes reflected the same disbelief. Had the Carnegie family just struck gold?

When the kiss ended. Ophelia's cheeks turned red like a lobster. She thought. This is beyond embarrassing-right in front of all these people. Stay calm. Stay calm. No one will think so as long as I don't show embarrassment. Right? Right 12:51

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"Mr. Sinclair, what should we do with her?" Liam asked at just the ri