Chapter 769

As Colby was heading out, he made it crystal clear: if even a single hair on Sophie’s head was harmed, there’d be hell to pay. But now, her injuries were way beyond just a few missing strands. The bruises and bloody cuts covering her body would likely send Colby into a frenzy–he might even storm through Summerfield with a machine gun if he saw her like this.

“Let’s cut to the chase. What’s going on with James and Colby?” she demanded.

“James? You mean the James from Burke International?”

“Yes, that one!”

William looked puzzled. “I haven’t heard anything, Ms. Sophie. Why are you bringing him up all of a sudden?”

“If there’s nothing going on, why did James suddenly ask to meet me tomorrow at Minton Casino?”

William looked even more bewildered.

Seeing his clueless expression, Sophie realized she wouldn’t get any useful information from him. Frowning, she said, “The Minton family is too dangerous. It’s a good thing Wayne is gone; otherwise, if you were recognized, Odie would never let you off.”

“I’m here to treat your wounds, Ms. Sophie. Your wound’s been soaked; if we don’t clean and medicate it properly, it might get infected,” William said as he

tended to her arm.

“These next few days, you need to be extra careful, Ms. Sophie. Colby said finding evidence isn’t the priority–your safety is,” he added.

Sophie murmured, “I know.”

please come back safely. Come and get

Sophie hadn’t slept a wink. Odie was already waiting in the living room.

her eyes, Sophie descended the stairs, spotting Odie

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said slowly.

bring herself to smile. She walked up to him and said, “I’m

Odie played dumb. “Test

say you were going to test my knowledge

I

motioned for her to sit across from him. Sophie was quite eager, “Where should we

of coffee first to wake up,” he said, pushing a cup

coffee in one gulp.

then. Who is Minton International’s biggest partner right

“The Gibbs family.”

in Summerfield. Which one is

“Casinos?”

“Wrong.”

what is

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