Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

"...No way," Jonah said. "From what we heard earlier, Sophie likely relapsed on our new drug. Once you try it, you're hooked for good, especially if it's a relapse."

"You're right." Odie picked up the newspaper again. "Sophie's just bluffing. She's too proud to admit she can't kick the habit and too ashamed to ask for help. So, she's taking the easy way out by coming back on her own."

"Good point, boss."

"Let her stew for a bit. If she asks to see me, tell her I'm busy."

"Got it."

Jonah left the room.

By 8 p.m., the kitchen had prepared dinner and delivered it to Sophie's room.

Sophie watched the spread of dishes on the cart and nodded in approval.

gras, filet mignon,

Costello, here's your

couple of veggies burgers. Oh, and I don't like carrots, but anything else is fine." "Of course, Mrs. Costello. We'll get that ready right

from the doorway, scowled and stopped her. "Who told you to prepare such a lavish dinner for her?" "Huh?" The maid

"Leave."

"Sure."

bites, "The Minton family's chef is quite good.

Costello, you're a

Minton home that I was a distinguished guest. And distinguished guests, naturally, get distinguished treatment." Sophie sipped her tea and added, "Besides,

willingly.

a partnership if

to see

me before was quite good. Did she come along?" Sophie mentioned this casually. Jonah replied indifferently, "She's here.

be a problem to have a maid stay with me,