"Do you have a contract?"

"Yes."

"With a contract, it can still be done. It's just a matter of a breach of contract fee, which the Costello family can afford."

Colby was about to lose his patience and speak up when Sophie interrupted, "Grandpa, we're all business people here. Business is about making sure profits are secured. I would never engage in a losing deal. Colby and I have decided to announce our engagement and get married in six months without any delay."

Hearing Sophie's words, Lennon finally felt reassured.

Colby had never known his stubborn grandpa to be so agreeable before.

"You are beautiful and a sweet-talker. I quite like you. It's just a shame that you're too good for Colby. I should have found someone better for you. I think that young man from the Aldridge family isn't bad..." "Lennon!" Colby called out Lennon's name, his face as dark as it could be.

How could his own grandfather suggest his future granddaughter-in-law to someone else right in front of him?

"I'm just saying. The young man from the Aldridge family is not bad, though he's had some health issues with his leg."

Sophie thought Lennon was talking about Harold, but to her surprise, Lennon was referring to Gordon.

The smile on her face froze.

Was Gordon good? In terms of intelligence, certainly.

His character was occasionally top-notch, but he could be truly despicable at times.

which unlucky person

thinking this, her phone suddenly displayed an incoming call from Gordon, making

of the devil, and he

to

walked aside to answer Gordon's

can I

"Come to my office."

"What's so urgent?"

sent someone to pick you up. They should be there

currently at

"I know."

he had anticipated all of

Sophie asked,

"Bring Colby with you."

that, Gordon

and I need to handle some work-related matters. We'll be leaving now."

reluctant to let them go, he couldn't insist on keeping them and had someone

the Costello

waiting beyond the gated community. After verifying it was Gordon's car,

bustling, and today seemed particularly busy. Upon arrival in the meeting room, they were faced with Gordon's serious expression

name but wasn't surprised. She felt a chill down

known both domestically and internationally. Even in her past life, Sophie had heard of

through bloodshed,

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