Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 178

At Harold’s birthday party, the quest list was crammed with the scions of wealthy families, all of whom had their eyes fixed on Sophie

that James new bride? So Harold has been waiting for her

heard James and she are on the rocks, he’s got a mistress, and they’re likely heading for divorce

“Could it be that Mr. Harold has taken a fancy to her? What is Harold thinking?”

Murmurs rippled quietly throughout the room

Harold, spotting Sophie, was delighted and seemed oblivious to the whispers. He quickly ascended the stairs and gallantly offered his hand to her “My lady, if you please”

Sophie chuckle at Harold’s childish gesture. As she reached out her hand, the grand doors of the Aldridge estate burst open, and a row of men in black suits entered, forming two lines Colt strode through them towards the gathering

let you in?” He

guests fell silent, recognizing Colt, the notorious right–hand man of James. This was sure to

Burke has sent me to bring his wife home,” Colt stated, looking towards Sophie. “Ma’am, Mr. Burke is quite concerned about you. Please, come

I

silence, Colt replied, “That would be unfortunate.”

stepped forward, Harold stood protectively in front of Sophie. “Don’t worry. I’ve got you.”

her away, he wouldn’t dare

the men from the Burke family could so easily appear at the Aldridge estate. It seemed James‘ influence in Devonport was not unearned. If

back, stepping forward. Today is Mr. Harold’s birthday party.

choice. I was stopped outside by the Aldridge estate’s

what we’ll do: let your men wait here until after we’ve cut Mr. Harold’s birthday cake,

Harold’s voice. “If you don’t want to

I can handle it. Let’s keep today festive and avoid

avoided causing trouble for others. At the last Aldridge jewelry gala, the Aldridge family had already clashed with James over her. She