Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 523

“Fine, it’s yours then,” Bea sald with a hint of reluctance. “But let me be clear: if you and James ever get divorced, you’ll have to return

this ring to me”

“Of course,” Sophie replied, her voice steady, though a mocking smile played at the corners of her mouth.

Promises made by mouth are seldom kept, she mused silently. Once a gift was given willingly, there was no taking it back.

After discussing with Bea, Sophie wrote a check to the Devins family. With cash in hand, they left, their spirits lifted.

Now, only Sophie and Bea remained in the living room. Sophie handed over a pre–drafted contract to Bea, saying, “Please sign here,

Bea.

The contract detailed mortgage terms clearly. Bea put on her reading glasses, scrutinized the document to ensure there were no loopholes, and signed her name. Then, with a look of impatience, she handed the pen back to Sophie, her tone icy, “If this money ever needs to be repaid, it will go to James. You won’t get a penny out of this.”

“The loan was given to you on behalf of James, so naturally, it will be repaid to James. I’m merely acting on his behalf.”

Sophie slid the ring onto her finger, examining it closely before saying with satisfaction, “Ah, truly beautiful. Thank you, Grandma.

Sophie’s sudden switch to calling her Grandma‘ made Bea’s skin crawl.

ring, originally a gift from the late patriarch to Bea, now adomed Sophie’s hand, making Bea uncomfortable in ways she

express.

be

brought over the suitcase from Bea’s room. Bea impatiently waved her hand and said, “Take

“Yes, Madam.”

“Leave it here for now. I’ll move it to my place

“What do you mean, Sophie? Are you planning to live separately

lightly. “Bea, the new house I bought is closer to my workplace. James is aware of this; we’ve already agreed on this matter. There’s

“But this suitcase.

don’t you trust me? The contract is right here. If anything is missing, I’m liable to compensate Sophie continued nonchalantly, “Besides, James and I are married now. His money

felt a bitter taste in her mouth. She couldn’t understand how James

is quite heavy. Let me carry it for

alight. Someone will help with the suitcase

sound of a car engine approached. “Marian, thank you. My ride is

was about to offer help when Bea cut in, “Let her go. She said she doesn’t need help. When she’s no longer here and James brought girls home, it’s not our concern.”

the gentleman, exited the car to help load it into the trunk.

Bea frowned, “Who’s that driver? Have we seen him before?”

too far to see

all the trouble between Sophie and James, could she have found someone