Chapter 756

But that made sense. Summerfield was miles away from Devonport, where everything cost twice as much. Who would recognize her, a once–wealthy lady of the now–bankrupt family?

As Sophie scanned the room, Odie suddenly extended his arm in front of her. She frowned at the arm blocking her path. “What are you doing?”

“As my date, shouldn’t you be a bit more aware of your role?”

*So?”

Sophie played dumb, so Odie pulled his arm back, his voice cold. “Forget it then.”

With that, Odie headed for the hotel entrance. Sophie noticed and quickly caught up, slipping her arm through his. She smiled, “Mr. Odie, I was just joking. As your date, I’ll stick by your side, no doubt about it.”

Odie responded coolly, “I don’t like jokes. If you joke with me again, I’ll leave you here alone. The night wind in Devonport is freezing, and with your constitution, Ms. Sophie, you might only last a few hours.”

smile through her discomfort.

never admit that she had zoned out

is

glanced at James, who was coldly

black suit, looking as tall and imposing as ever, his face as stern as before. He scoffed, “I thought you had truly disappeared, but it turns

you seem to be

Mr. Odie has good taste, but I’d advise Mr. Odie to stay away from

benefactor, will abandon the previous one without a second thought.”

has their preferences. I’ve always

his arm, his eyes filled

back, but under the watchful eyes of everyone, she couldn’t embarrass Odie. If she did that, Odie would definitely settle

now he’s been dumped at his own engagement party and has been imprisoned by the Costello family since that day. It seems he won’t be holding onto his position in the Costello family for much

Sophie frowned slightly.

last night, there was no way he could be

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