Chapter 128
The glass window reflected their faces, along with their two different life paths. In the past, Ophelia always looked down on Celeste, thinking she was superior in every aspect. She believed she was more outstanding, kinder, and came from a better background than Celeste. She didn’t even think Celeste
qualified to be her rival.
But eight years later, her life was riddled with twists, and she couldn’t find a way out. Meanwhile, Celeste lived a total different life. She possessed the
unwavering love of Kendric, a talent that others could only admire, and a
thriving career.
Ophelia never imagined that Celeste would rise to such heights while she
herself would be trampled so low.
Outside the villa stretched a vast expanse of lake, and the lake extended
into an unknown darkness. The brilliant lights inside the villa reflected on the
lake, casting a layer of dreamy gold. Beautiful, but dangerous.
“I’ve been envious of you,” Ophelia began with these words. “Even if you leave him, no one can replace the position you hold in his heart.”
When it came to Kendric, there was still a gleam in Ophelia’s eyes.
“I can’t understand why you chose to leave,” she continued. Perhaps
because she felt bit cold, she was trembling slightly.
Celeste answered with silence. In this world, there were always people who unconsciously projected their desires onto the lives of others.
To be Kendric’s wife was what Ophelia Bates had been pursuing all along. She regarded this position as a victorious throne, because she thought she
would enjoy countless glory and wealth for a lifetime once seated on it.
Desire blinded her eyes.
Ophelia continued, “because of you, Kendric sent my brother abroad.”
“My brother resents him, but he doesn’t dare to come back. He can earn
money there to afford my mom’s medical expenses. If he returns, he can’t even
find a job.”
“All of this is because of you! You’re the one to blame!” Ophelia’s voice
gradually turned into a roar.
Celeste turned her head and calmly watched her, “because of me? You’re
really naive. Ophelia, what you’ve always liked or pursued is the position of Mrs. Melville. Because this status represents wealth, power, and honor in your
eyes. These things are more attractive to you and your family than Kendric
himself.”
Celeste recalled the past, “your family once had the opportunity to form an alliance with Kendric, didn’t they?”
It was almost Caden Bates‘ lifelong regret. When Melville family suffered setbacks back then, Bates family could have offered a hand. But they didn’t. Instead, they crayed up many businesses resources from Melville family, and the apparent goodwill between the two families in recent years was just a façade.
Kendric had long been dissatisfied with Bates family. He had been waiting for the time to revenge on Bates family.
“Your family is merely gaining your own retribution.” Celeste concluded.
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Ophelia hated Celeste to the core. She hated her for speaking these harsh
truths.
“Celeste ”
“Ophelia-”
Celeste asked coldly, “if Kendric didn’t achieve what he has today, would
you still like him?”
Ophelia lapsed into silence.
“So, you don’t love him that much. You only love yourself.”
Ophelia couldn’t bear that her love was said to be worthless by Celeste. A faint anger arose within her, “shut up! I love him. If it weren’t for you, if it weren’t for you-”
People always make many assumptions about things they can’t obtain.
Like now, Ophelia still lived in the dream that “if there were no Celeste, she would be Kendric’s wife.” However, her dream is meant to be shattered.
Celeste crossed her arms and looked at her quietly.
Ophelia cried out, “why is it like this? Why is Kendric treating me like this?
They all say that he brought down my family, but I don’t believe it.”
“The truths won’t change just because you don’t believe them.”
When Celeste left, Ophelia was still crying.
After the banquet, the next day was the launch event.
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The project team had organized a special activity—autumn outing. The
guests all stayed at the resort at the foot of the mountain, and the launch event.
would be held on the mountain.
Celeste got up early today. She changed into a light–colored sportswear, and
tied her hair into a high ponytail.
When she arrived at the scene, the place was already crowded with people,
and Celeste forced her way out.
Halfway there, she encountered Sharon. “So many people today.”
Celeste took a sip of water and glanced down. “Too crowded. The road up the mountain is narrow and steep. I hope nothing unexpected happens.”
She arrived relatively early, while Kendric and several shareholders were a bit late. It was nearing eight o’clock when they finally came out of the hotel. He was tall, and Celeste noticed him among the crowd at a glance. She tried to act as calm as possible.
Kendric was wearing a black winter jacket. The black zipper was pulled up to his chin line, and his hair was all combed back.
The small path up the mountain was indeed narrow. Celeste watched him approach, but she had no way to escape.
As Kendric passed through, he cast a glance at her. “Come with me.”
She followed him silently.
The journey up the mountain took about an hour and a half. To prevent some participants from running out of stamina, there were quite a few medical personnel and stretchers following.
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At half–past eight, they officially started their ascent.
Kendric led the way. There were about three or four rows of people between Celeste and him. His strides were large, and he seemed not tired at all.
He even had the mood to enjoy the scenery along the way.
Celeste suspected that this activity was his idea. Her stamina couldn’t
match his, and although she could initially keep up, she gradually fell behind.
On the way up the mountain, she noticed Kendric turning his head back.
She wasn’t sure if he saw her, but in any case, his pace slowed down
considerably.
After walking for more than forty minutes, they finally reached a
sightseeing platform halfway up the mountain.
Celeste had run out of her energy. She leaned against a tree and drank
water. The mountain scenery was breathtaking. They were surrounded by the
thick mist.
Kendric walked over, and Celeste quietly moved aside.
“Tired?” he asked.
Celeste shook her head. Many people in the crowd took out selfie sticks to take photos. Surprisingly, Kendric also took out his camera.
“Let’s take a photo,” he offered.
“I remember you hated taking photos before,” she raised an eyebrow.
Kendric handed the camera to her, “people change.”
Celeste took the camera. She tried different angles as the mountain mist
was thick, and the lighting wasn’t great.
As she looked through the camera’s viewfinder, she had a foreboding
feeling when she saw Ophelia suddenly jump out. Before Celeste could turn
around, a tremendous force pushed her out.
“Ah-”