William and Colby exchanged conspiratorial glances, clearly playing it cool as if they barely knew each other.

Sophie lowered her voice, "I'm fine, but we should get out of here."

She had noticed early on that the security here was much tighter than usual. The guards at the entrance, pushed in by Colby, were fewer than half of what she saw when she first entered the banquet hall. This time, Colby managed to get in likely because Caelum had intentionally loosened the security and dismissed most of the guards.

Caelum was scheming something, and it was best not to provoke him now.

"Since my wife is unharmed, I'll take her and leave," Colby said, his focus entirely on Sophie's injured foot. He scooped Sophie into his arms and turned to leave, but Caelum coldly interrupted, "Hold on." Colby paused, and Caelum demanded, "Was it you who had someone kidnapped Sandy?"

Sophie's breath hitched. She had seen how much Caelum doted on Sandy. His question sounded almost accusatory.

"It was me," Colby admitted.

"I only have one daughter. By doing this, Colby, you're showing no respect to me," Caelum said.

my wife again, I'll do it again," Colby replied, and without another

just letting him go like that? If Miss Sandy

said, "He's got a bit of his grandfather's spirit. It's about time Sandy's temper was checked; I've spoiled

"There's always Mr.

there! Give

Caelum glanced at the second floor where Angelo and a maid were chasing each other playfully. He

on the police. Caelum shook his

seat, and she

replied in a deep voice, looking up. "Otherwise, it wouldn't have been so easy

Sophie relaxed. She understood

attitude

Pollard family was now allied with the Mintons, and it was

seemed very kind to me, and he really did know Bea from their youth. But it seems he doesn't like Bea much. You know,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255