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.

foie gras,

Costello, here's

I was hoping for smoked fish, salad, and a couple of veggies burgers. Oh, and I

you to prepare such a lavish dinner for her?" "Huh?" The maid was taken aback. "Wasn't it Mr. Odie who instructed us

"Leave."

"Sure."

complimenting between bites, "The Minton family's chef is quite good. Came over from

a prisoner.

prisoner? Funny, I recall Odie telling Ms. Sandy when he brought me into the Minton home that I was a distinguished guest. And distinguished guests, naturally, get distinguished treatment." Sophie sipped her tea and added, "Besides, I

here willingly. We

about a partnership if

want to see

necessary. I was just thinking that the maid, Polly, who served me before was quite good. Did she come along?" Sophie mentioned this casually. Jonah replied

locked all the doors and windows. It shouldn't be a problem to have a maid stay with me, right?" Jonah took a deep breath and said,