Revenge Of The Jilted Bride (Ophelia)
Jilted Bride 88

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Everyone's eyes were filled with either disdain or ridicule when they looked at the Hastings family.

Emily was fuming with jealousy, and when she turned around, she noticed Miles' gaze glued to Ophelia. It was the first time she'd ever seen Miles look at someone like that. Miles couldn't take his eyes off Ophelia, now realizing how much more stunning she was compared to Emily. She seemed to shine, completely overshadowing everyone else. Theo's eyes shifted to Owen. "You said the Hastings family has cut ties with Miss Spencer, right?"

Owen felt like swallowing broken glass. They had already publicly announced the severed ties. There was no turning back now. "Yes, Mr. Carnegie, actually..." Before he could finish, Theo interrupted, "Good. Ophelia, come here."

Everyone turned their attention to Theo.

"Ophelia, I feel a connection with you. I have only grandsons, no granddaughters. How about I take you as my god- granddaughter? If you're okay with it, that is." Theo's words dropped like a bombshell. Everyone was stunned. The Hastings family was left speechless.

The guests thought, 'Did we hear that right? The head of the prestigious Carnegie family wanted to take Ophelia as his god- granddaughter? Forget about the Hastings family. Even the Lewis family would have to curry favor with the Carnegies. If Ophelia became part of the Carnegie family, she would instantly rise in status, and no one in Dellanex would dare to mess

with her.'

Bethany beamed at Theo's words and thought, 'Theo made a great decision.' She immediately grabbed Ophelia's hand, overjoyed. "I've always dreamed of having a daughter. From now on, you're my goddaughter, and I promise to treat you even better than my sons."

Ophelia hadn't fully processed what was happening. She had only come to drop off a birthday gift.

Emily, on the other hand, was green with envy. She thought, 'Why does Ophelia always get so lucky?"

Heather smiled and stepped forward. "Ophelia, why are you still standing there? This is a huge honor, not just for you but for the Hastings family as well."

Owen chimed in, "Yes, Ophelia, hurry and thank Mr. Theo. And Emily, you and Ophelia are sisters. From now on, treat Mr. Theo like your own grandfather." He gave Emily a pointed look.

Emily quickly caught on and thought, 'If I could get close to the Carnegie family, I'd have access to people like Kenneth. She let go of Miles and walked forward.

Theo let out a cold snort, his face stern. "I don't just accept anyone as family."

Emily froze and thought, 'What does he mean? What's good about Ophelia?' Her face twisted with anger as she glared at Ophelia.

Owen felt embarrassed, but the Carnegie family didn't care about saving face for them.

"You have already cut ties with Ophelia, right? Who said that? You even mentioned that whatever trouble she caused has nothing to do with you. Well, that also means you can't bask in her glory now." Theo's words were crystal clear.

Bethany, overhearing this, was visibly displeased. "Dear, why is anyone allowed to attend Theo's birthday? Send the Hastings family's gift back. There's no room for them here. How strange for the whole family to show up." Her words couldn't have been harsher. Chapter 88

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The guests had seen everything Owen had done earlier. It had been a public embarrassment for the Hastings family. It was a perfect example of instant karma. It had been a long time since anyone had witnessed something so satisfying. Someone pulled out the Hastings family's public statement from that morning. "This is shameless. The statement clearly says they've cut ties with Miss Spencer. Now that Mr. Carnegie wants to take her as his god-granddaughter, they're trying to suck up to her? Disgusting."

Someone sneered, "They shot themselves in the foot."

Someone echoed, "Exactly. But for a family that treats their adopted daughter so well, I'd think she is someone's secret love child."

Owen's face filled with panic.

"Mr. Hastings, take your family and leave. We don't welcome you." Finlay stepped forward, fully supporting Bethany. He even returned all the gifts they had brought.

Owen's face brushed out of embarrassment. Heather shot Ophelia a pleading look, hoping she would speak on their behalf. But Ophelia, happily chatting with Clara, didn't pay them any attention.

"Ophelia, how can you just stand there while our parents are being humiliated? Say something." Nathan was furious, his fists clenched tightly. He wondered what kind of tricks Ophelia had used.

"Parents? Excuse me, but you called me 'ungrateful' in your statement, remember? Since I married, I've had no ties to the Hastings family. Isn't that right, Mr. Hastings?" Ophelia repeated the exact words from their public statement.

The Hastings family was left speechless. Emily glanced at Miles, hoping for support, but he remained silent, making her feel even more bitter. She thought, 'Ophelia, you'll pay for this.

In the end, the Hastings family was forced to leave, humiliated, under the scornful gaze of the crowd.

"Ophelia, from now on, with me as your god-grandfather, you can do whatever you want," Theo declared, making sure everyone heard.

Ophelia didn't say anything.

Everyone thought she'd just hit the jackpot, but only she knew better. Theo clearly had ulterior motives, likely involving Kenneth. While it wasn't malicious, Ophelia couldn't accept it.

As the party drew to a close, Ophelia raised her glass and toasted Theo. "Thank you for standing up for me, Mr. Carnegie, but I'm sorry. I can't be your god-granddaughter. I wouldn't want my husband to be at a disadvantage."

Theo, with his sharp eyes, was momentarily taken aback. "Do you know how many people would kill for this chance? With the Carnegie family backing you, wouldn't that be a good thing?

Ophelia smiled innocently, a stark contrast to her usual straightforward demeanor, "Thank you for the offer."

She finished her drink in one gulp and stood up to leave, but Theo stopped her. "Ophelia, I'm serious. Don't be in such a rush. Why don't you take a walk with me in the garden?" Theo stood up, even preventing Clara and Finlay from following them.

They left the brightly lit ballroom and entered the cooler garden. A servant draped a coat over Theo's shoulders before leaving them alone.

Theo said, "Ophelia, you're smart Surely, you don't want to let Kenneth down, do you?"

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