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.

late patriarch to Bea, now adomed Sophie’s

express.

should this suitcase be placed in my

from Bea’s room. Bea impatiently waved her hand and said, “Take

“Yes, Madam.”

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

frowned, “What do you mean, Sophie? Are

aware of this; we’ve already agreed on this matter.

“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

mouth. She couldn’t understand how James

suitcase, Marian suggested, “Madam, this is quite heavy. Let me carry it for

will help with the

Sophie spoke, the sound of a car engine approached. “Marian, thank you. My ride is here. I’ll be going now!

was worried Sophie couldn’t manage the suitcase alone. She was about to offer help when Bea cut in, “Let her go. She said she doesn’t need help. When she’s

Colby, ever the gentleman, exited the car to help load it into the

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

probably not one of ours.” Marian, too far to see clearly, could only make out a

trouble between Sophie and James,