Chapter 718

Odie pushed Sophie into the bedroom with a strong nudge. Sophie stumbled a few steps, almost losing her balance. She looked at Odie with feigned annoyance and asked, “Mr. Odie, was that really necessary?”

Not a word was spoken the whole way home, but as soon as they returned to the Minton estate, Odie’s true colors showed.

With a grimace, he coldly said, “If it weren’t for the fact that you’re somewhat useful to me, you would have been gone long ago!”

“I know. How else would I dare to be so bold in front of you?”

Sophie made herself comfortable on the sofa, even taking the liberty of pouring herself a glass of red wine as if it were second nature.

Seeing Sophie so relaxed, Odie couldn’t help but chuckle. “You really don’t hold back, do you?”

“I played the piano today until my fingers nearly gave out. A sip of your wine is the least I deserve, Mr. Odie. Don’t be so petty.”

wine while

angry, she said, “Given how well I performed today, Mr. Odie, could you

“Go ahead.”

years, how much money had my Uncle Perry actually lost to your

life, but she had mistakenly blamed James for their downfall. Now, it seemed, the bankruptcy and downfall of the Russell family in her previous life

the only family to lose money to Minton International. How

many have gambled away their fortunes, Mr. Odie, can you honestly say that you didn’t specifically target him? Minton International has dominated Summerfield for so long, so why set your sights on Devonport? Is there, perhaps, some secret there that the public isn’t aware of?”

to catch a slip in his

wine, and said, “The operations of Minton Casino follow strict rules and regulations. Devonport has indeed been a primary

clear Odie

casino, Minton International had specifically targeted Devonport and Perry, clearly

family’s downfall in her previous life was the

didn’t expect you to

looking down at her dress, and said, “Should I take off this dress

confused by Sophie’s words.

an outsider like me to wear it. It would be better

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