Chapter 275

Looking at the girl gazing up at him with eyes full of expectation, a hint of indulgent amusement flowed through the man’s deep eyes. He didn't expose her little thoughts and directly picked her up in a horizontal embrace!

“Are you happy now?” he asked her softly, with a sense of helplessness.

Ophelia smiled brightly, “I’m happy!” She wrapped her arms around his neck and rested her head on his broad shoulder. Glancing back, she saw the shocked and envious gazes of Stella and the others. Her pretty little legs swung leisurely in the air for a moment, and she smiled with satisfaction.

Watching the handsome, tall man embrace Ophelia so lovingly and indulgently as he left, no one in the large banquet hall dared to speak. Until the man’s figure completely disappeared, the crowd finally released the breath they had been holding.

“Ophelia actually married Mr. Winford…” Some people, still bewildered, murmured. “Mr. Winford actually had such affection for her!” It made people envious and jealous. Everyone was immersed in this complex emotion, but only Adalynn was enveloped in panic and despair.

Chapter 275

Offending Mr. Winford, the Estrada family was sure to suffer! Suddenly, she came to her senses and, with a swift motion, slapped Stella hard across the face.

“You didn’t say that Ophelia was being kept, did you?!” she hissed, her chest heaving violently.

Stella had been in a daze, but she was immediately awakened by this harsh slap. She covered her painful face and felt utterly desperate. How could she have imagined that the truth was actually like this?!

However, Adalynn also bore absolute responsibility for this incident. The video of the school anniversary circulated widely in the school, and if Adalynn had paid a little attention, she would have recognized that the man was Mr. Winford! However, she did not look and hastily agreed to this scheme!

Stella moved her lips but didn’t dare to say those words aloud; Adalynn would probably kick her directly if she heard! But she really didn’t want to face Adalynn’s wrath alone. Suddenly, her eyes lit up as she accurately spotted Bessie hiding behind the crowd.

“Bessie, Ophelia was your sister, she married Mr. Winford. Didn’t you know?!”

Bessie, who originally wanted to leave quietly, felt a sudden jolt in her heart, and her footsteps abruptly froze. As soon as she looked up, she met Adalynn’s furious gaze.

Once Stella reminded her, Adalynn also remembered that previously, her actions towards Ophelia were instigated by Bessie. If Ophelia really had no support, that would be one thing, but Ophelia had Mr. Winford standing behind her! Bessie didn’t mention a single word!

“Did you use me, you bitch?!” Adalynn stepped forward and fiercely grabbed Bessie’s hair! Bessie immediately screamed. The banquet suddenly became a chaotic mess.

Some people went up to mediate, while others quietly left—those young ladies who had previously tried to please Adalynn by disparaging Ophelia were in no better state than Adalynn. Their faces turned pale with fear as they recalled Mr. Winford’s ruthless methods. Each of them felt anxious, hurriedly leaving while praying that Mr. Winford would not remember such insignificant people like them!

Lenora and Hannah left contentedly only after watching Bessie being beaten. At that moment, Lucy’s expression was still dazed. It was not until she stepped out of the hotel and was hit by the cool breeze outside that she suddenly came to her senses.

“Ophelia’s husband turned out to be Mr. Winford?!”