Ophelia stood in the middle of the gathering, and her eyes swept over the faces of those around her. She couldn't help but notice the look of disbelief etched on the features of both Caroline and Berry. Their expressions spoke volumes, filled with surprise and a touch of disdain."Wow, so you really are quite the sly woman, aren't you?!" Berry exclaimed, an incredulous scoff escaping his lips. Ophelia could hardly contain my reaction to his words, so she rolled her eyes, signaling just how unimpressed she was with him.Turning her gaze to Kennedy, Ophelia could sense a hint of confusion in his eyes as he tried to grasp the situation. Ophelia took a deep breath before explaining, “Kennedy, this is my ex-husband, Berry. I’m sure you’ve heard of him The tone in Ophelia's voice was sharp, carrying an icy undertone that practically said she had no fond feelings for Berry, and Kennedy quickly caught on to the tension in the air."We're about to go greet some of the elders," Kennedy state
As both of them were breathing hard and their faces showed signs of the passionate encounter, Ophelia found it impossible to resist the urge to kiss the stranger with an intensity she never anticipated. The moment was overwhelming, and as their lips met, she was suddenly flooded with a strong sense of déjà vu—a familiar feeling that she could not quite place, as if she had lived this moment before in some distant memory.After what felt like an eternity, although it was probably only about ten minutes, they both reluctantly pulled away from each other, as Ophelia's breathing became rapid and more pronounced, signaling the depth of her emotions. "I'm sorry," he murmured softly, and a wave of guilt washed over his features, making it clear that he was having his own internal struggle about what had just occurred between them.Logan, in a rare moment in his life, felt emotions that were intense and unfamiliar to him, except for those associated with someone from his past…As memories o
The bright and cheerful smile that had been adorning Logan’s face disappeared almost immediately, and those who were present, particularly the shareholders, couldn’t help but notice the sudden change in his mood. It was clear that something had shifted within him. After a lengthy and serious period of intense discussions that had a rather chilly and unfriendly atmosphere, the meeting finally came to an end. The shareholders, feeling a mix of fatigue and unease from the cold exchange of ideas and opinions, filed out of the room. Logan was then taken back to the airport, where he was expecting to catch a flight. As he sat in the car being driven to the airport, Logan found himself filled with anticipation and excitement at the thought of seeing Ophelia.Despite the serious discussions he had just endured, a genuine smile began to form on his lips, replacing his earlier expression. He longed for the warmth of her presence and the joy she brought into his life, which made him eager t
For a brief moment, Ophelia found herself completely and utterly taken aback, as if she had been struck speechless. The words that Logan had just spoken felt so foreign and unbelievable to her that she could hardly wrap her mind around them. With a hint of frostiness in her tone, she inquired, “What do you mean by that?” Her breath was even and detached, revealing no hint of the turmoil brewing inside her.Logan, sensing the tension in the air, attempted to draw her away, saying, “Let’s go, and I’ll explain everything to you.” He reached out to clasp her hands gently, trying to lead her away from where they were, but Ophelia reacted swiftly, yanking her hands back as if his touch was made of ice. Her sudden rejection of him stirred something fiery in Logan; his expression contorted with frustration and anger, as he struggled to comprehend her reaction.At that moment, Ophelia couldn’t help but feel a mixture of rage and amusement at the absurdity of it all. Memories of that night
Kennedy, after taking a moment to glance back, decided to walk away and leave the scene. Meanwhile, Ophelia and Logan got into the luxurious Rolls Royce. As they drove off, the sound of the engine filled the air, and they gradually disappeared from sight.~As Ophelia strolled close to the gentle flow of the river, a chilly breeze swept through the air, grazing her perfectly smooth skin in a way that almost felt painful. She held three delicate flowers in her hand, their colors vibrant against the gray of the day. Logan, who was walking alongside her, couldn’t help but feel a sense of confusion and concern. “Why are we here?” he inquired, his voice breaking the quietness that surrounded them. However, Ophelia didn’t respond to his question; instead, she chose to ignore him completely. She walked a little further until she found a spot on the soft sand near the riverbank where she decided to sit down.Despite the water splashing gently against her, Ophelia remained completely stil
After an extensive period of searching that seemed to stretch on for far too long, Ophelia let out a deep sigh, and a clear expression of worry began to spread across her face. For more than an hour, she had been on a quest to locate something very important to her, yet despite her best efforts, it remained elusive and completely out of reach. As a fleeting thought crossed her mind, she considered the possibility that she might have inadvertently left the item at Kennedy’s apartment, a notion that filled her with a sense of determination. Therefore, she resolved to reach out to him with a phone call in hopes of finding out if he had seen it.After allowing the phone to ring twice, she finally heard a voice on the other end of the line as he answered the call. “Kennedy!” she exclaimed with a tone filled with excitement and hope, but instead of hearing his familiar voice, she was met with the sound of a woman scoffing dismissively.“What business do you have with Kennedy?” the woman
Ophelia felt a sharp pain in her chest as those words struck her deeply, and although she was hurting inside, she made an effort to conceal her feelings from those around her. With a heavy heart, she simply stated, “It looks like the jade necklace isn’t here, so I suppose I’ll be on my way now,” and she began to turn away, hoping to escape the situation.Caroline, however, wore a smirk on her face, clearly enjoying the discomfort she was causing. “Honestly, you would just be wasting your time by leaving because that worthless necklace of yours is long gone now,” she said with a mocking chuckle that echoed with disdain. Those words immediately caused Ophelia to turn back and face her, her curiosity piqued by Caroline's comment.“What do you mean by that?” Ophelia asked, her voice rising with confusion and concern.With a sense of smugness, Caroline replied, “I mean to say that it has been sold already. Can’t you understand that?” As soon as Caroline completed her sentence, Berry, pr
Logan stood there, quietly observing the scene unfolding before him. He watched as Kennedy wrapped his arms around Ophelia in a warm embrace, and it was difficult for him to contain the annoyance that bubbled up inside him. The sight was almost too much to bear.With a slight scoff of exasperation, Logan was on the verge of opening the door to leave the moment that a new conversation began between the two of them, which abruptly halted him in his tracks. "Why didn’t you ever mention to me that you had a fiancée?" Ophelia inquired, her brow furrowed in slight confusion.Kennedy responded almost instantly, his tone brisk, "She means nothing to me; my parents just set me up with her." As Logan listened, he grasped the doorknob tightly in his hand, feeling the tension in his muscles as he watched the affection evident in Kennedy’s eyes. The way Kennedy looked at Ophelia, coupled with the sweet laughter that escaped her lips, seemed to create an intimate and playful atmosphere between