Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 20

After hearing Sophie’s response, James finally put her down and turned to embrace Nichole.

Colby, who had rushed over from the same floor, noticed Sophie’s ankle wound immediately. It must have been caused by struggling free from the nylon rope.

Without wasting words, Colby stepped forward and-scooped Sophie up in his arms.

Sophie was startled. “What are you doing?”

As they moved, Colby said, “You’re also hurt. Why didn’t you mention it?”

“My injury isn’t important.” Sophie paused, then added, “Besides, he cares more about Nichole.”

It was clear to anyone that James had a special fondness for Nichole that went beyond normal boundaries. She knew she had to be sensible.

“idiot” Colby chided gently as he adjusted Sophie in his arms. “Hold on tight.”

Though she didn’t speak, Sophie tightened her grip around Colby.

“Hurry! The bomb is about to go off!” Adler yelled, prompting Colby to tighten his hold on Sophie and dash out of the unfinished building in the nick of time.

For a moment, the night was lit up with the massive explosion that followed, engulfing the building in flames.

“Get in the car!”

James turned to fetch Sophie but saw her getting into

go. I’m

James

and Nichole together in the back seat,

familiar.

ride,

hold back, and finally asked, “Don’t you want to know

Sophie

“How did you know?”

Adler was surprised.

“Just a quess.”

only

knew her social circle was small and unlikely to cause trouble. The biggest thing she had

one who bought that piece of land in her past life.

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realize the future value of that land. There must have

one of Colby’s men. That was why Colby had