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

furrowing at the sight. “Who let you in?” He stepped in front of Sophie, shielding her

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

to bring his wife home,” Colt stated, looking towards Sophie. “Ma’am, Mr.

if I refuse?”

moment of silence, Colt replied, “That

his bodyguards stepped forward, Harold stood protectively in front of

take her away, he wouldn’t dare cause trouble at the Aldridge estate.

the Aldridge estate. It seemed James‘ influence in Devonport was not unearned. If things escalated, it could end badly for everyone.

Mr. Harold’s birthday party. Isn’t it a bit disrespectful to

was stopped outside by the Aldridge estate’s security. I must fulfill Mr.

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

colored Harold’s voice. “If you don’t want to go back-”

can handle it.

trouble for others. At the last Aldridge jewelry gala, the Aldridge family had already clashed with James over her. She couldn’t burden them again.