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.

originally a gift from the late patriarch to Bea, now

express.

be

brought over the suitcase from Bea’s room. Bea impatiently waved her hand and

“Yes, Madam.”

for now. I’ll

you mean, Sophie? Are

“Bea, the new house I bought is closer to my workplace. James is aware of

“But this suitcase.

If anything is missing, I’m liable to compensate Sophie continued nonchalantly, “Besides, James and

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

quite heavy. Let

alight. Someone will help with the suitcase

a car engine approached. “Marian, thank you. My ride is here. I’ll be

in, “Let her go. She said she doesn’t need help. When she’s

Sophie camed the suitcase outside. Colby, ever the gentleman, exited

that driver? Have we seen

him. He’s probably not one of ours.” Marian, too far

and James, could she