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

express.

be placed in my

Bea impatiently waved her hand and

“Yes, Madam.”

Sophie interjected, “Leave it here for now. I’ll move it to my

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

smiled 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 no need for you to

“But this suitcase.

continued nonchalantly, “Besides, James and I are married now. His money is mine to spend. Why should I care

mouth. She couldn’t understand how

is quite heavy. Let me carry

help with the suitcase

Sophie spoke, the sound of a car engine approached. “Marian,

about to offer help when Bea cut in, “Let her go. She said she doesn’t

Bea’s insinuation, Sophie camed the suitcase outside. Colby, ever the gentleman, exited the car

the window, Bea frowned, “Who’s that driver? Have we seen him

him. He’s probably not one of ours.” Marian, too far to see clearly, could only make

between Sophie and James, could she have found someone