Dawn broke over the Costello estate overseas.

Sophie was lounging on the couch, enjoying her breakfast, when the housemaid approached her. "Madam, Ms. Vanessa has arrived for a visit. Would you like to see her?" "Are you sure Vanessa came alone?" Sophie asked.

"Yes," the maid nodded. "I didn't see anyone else with her."

Sophie's face grew more guarded.

"If you'd rather not meet with her, I can send her away," the maid offered.

"It's okay. I'll see her," Sophie replied coolly. "And while you're at it, cut the security detail by half. Make it discreet. We don't want anyone to notice."

"Pardon?"

"And if anything unexpected happens, just go with the flow. Let Colby know if necessary, or call the police," Sophie added.

The maid looked bewildered but quickly complied. "Yes, Madam."

Vanessa made

in a champagne-colored silk nightgown that perfectly outlined her stunning figure. The delicate lace trim

but feel bitter, knowing that Colby spent every

Colby first, and she had fallen for

was light, tinged with

"I came to ask

and I are married, Ms. Vanessa. Don't

shareholders know you are his weakness. You know, my father did entrust me to Colby with his dying wish, and Colby promised to take care of me! Now he's going back on his

Colby to bear

stigma of being dishonorable?"

Vanessa was clearly anxious.

lost her smile. She placed her teacup on the table and looked at Vanessa. "Is that your reason for conspiring with the other shareholders to bring

at a

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