Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Bea watched Marian pack her bags, a cold laugh bubbling up from within.

"Sophie, back in Devonport you had Colby to shield you. Out here? Your luck might not hold up so well."

That afternoon, somewhere overseas.

Inside the grand halls of the Costello estate, Sophie eyed the maid who brought in the glittering jewelry, the haute couture gowns, and those limited-edition handbags. She glanced at the trio of society ladies on the opposite sofa, a slight smile tugging at her lips. "These gifts are absolutely stunning and clearly valuable; you've all put a lot of thought into this."

"Mrs. Costello, among all the socialites I've met, your figure is unmatched, even more perfect than our top models. We've just finished a set of luxury designer gowns, and you were the first person I thought of. Only someone with your elegance could truly bring this dress to life."

"My family's in the jewelry business, and we owe a lot to Colby's support over the years. So, we brought you the crown jewel of our collection. This ruby is flawless, only a gem of this caliber can match your grace and sophistication, Mrs. Costello."

from our new store, just a

to things here after just arriving with Colby. I had no idea the

Lee chimed in with a boast, "Of course, with just a flick of

smiled but kept

We were just worried you might find it boring abroad, so we thought we'd introduce you to some social gatherings and parties,

agreement, "Exactly, we have

dinners almost every day. While the men are out making money, we deserve to

SWI don't

her tea,

the silence, "I heard Bea Burke arrived overseas this morning. Lots of folks are eager to have her at the social