Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Sophie paused for a moment, then said, "No wonder. Even though the Burke family is the top dog in Devonport, Bea doesn't have any real power at Burke International. Why would those socialites go out of their way to host dinners? Turns out it's because Bea is tied to the Pollard family."

Throwing a dinner at the Pollard estate suggests Caelum and Bea had some kind of history.

Colby handed Sophie another dessert, saying, "I'll go with you tonight."

"No need. It's a high-society ladies' dinner. Are you a high-society lady?" Sophie joked. "Besides, Bea coming all the way from Eastwood College means it's either because James is here or she's specifically gunning for me."

Bea might seem kind on the surface, but she's petty to the core.

Sophie had already managed to thoroughly offend Bea before; there was no way Bea would let it slide.

"You're spot on. James has been AWOL in Devonport these past few days. The Burke family's matriarch probably thinks her precious grandson came all this way for you."

tone had a barely noticeable hint

That's just Bea's imagination running wild. Her grandson coming overseas is probably for some scheme with the Pollard family or maybe

for the best," Colby said. "If he keeps pestering you, I'll deal with

already bothered

the evening, Colby, pretending to be a driver, drove Sophie

was grand and imposing, occupying

back to how aggressive Sandy had been at her engagement party, Sophie realized it was the Pollard family's backing that gave Sandy such

how powerful the Pollard

just outside. If anything goes

worry. Bea cares too much about her reputation to pull anything drastic tonight. Besides mingling

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