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.

deceived

and felt an intense sting of loss. That was the money she got by selling a lot of her jewelry!

became more convinced that the kidnapping in Duskhaven had something to do with Bea.

to Bea, took her hand, and said, “Grandma, this is Ms. Sophie. She’s still alive. Moreover, Ms. Sophie and Mr. Colby are engaged, and

was undoubtedly meant to tell Bea that Sophie was fickle, having just

was shocked that Sophie

finding Colby to be the man she had

to be so fortunate, leaving her

family’s reputation, but at this moment, she didn’t want to lose her dignity, so she feigned politeness. “Colby, right? I’ve met your elders

suddenly let out a

“What are you

this, Sophie paused, then looked towards Colby. “Colby, I remember decades ago, the Costello family was the leading family

“Of course.”

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

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