Chapter 656

James watched Bea’s frightened demeanor and stepped forward to support her. Frowning, he asked, “Grandma, what’s wrong?”

Bea was unsettled. She managed a weak shake of her head, saying, “It’s… it’s nothing.”

James‘ gaze turned icily towards Sophie. “Sophie, what have you done to my grandmother?”

“Mr. Burke, I’ve been right here. I haven’t done anything.” Sophie retreated to Colby’s side, also full of confusion. She said, “Why did Bea act so scared upon seeing me? It’s as if she’s seen a ghost?”

At the mention of ‘ghost,’ Bea became eve more scared and dared not look at Sophie. She said, “Things were said on the news before… I thought…”

“That’s all false. Haven’t I clarified it already? Look how scared you are, and here I am, alive and well.”

Bea began to calm down. She looked towards Sophie, realizing that Sophie was indeed alive.

had deceived

her thirty million and felt an intense sting of loss. That was the money she got

became more convinced that the kidnapping in Duskhaven

Ms. Sophie. She’s still alive. Moreover, Ms. Sophie and Mr. Colby are engaged, and

meant to tell Bea that Sophie was fickle, having

shocked that Sophie could

finding Colby to be the

hadn’t expected Sophie to be so fortunate, leaving her grandson and finding another wealthy

moment, she didn’t want to lose her dignity, so she feigned politeness. “Colby, right? I’ve met your elders when I was younger. By seniority, you and James are the

Sophie suddenly let

“What are you laughing

what you said to be funny, so I laughed.” After saying this, Sophie paused, then looked towards Colby. “Colby, I remember decades ago, the Costello

“Of course.”

mention that back then, being invited to a Costello family dinner meant you were among the elite. Even my family had to wait in line. I didn’t realize Bea was so wealthy decades ago,

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