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.

cherry foie gras,

Costello, here's

and a couple of veggies burgers. Oh, and I don't like carrots, but anything else is fine." "Of course,

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

"Leave."

"Sure."

turned back, Sophie had already started on her steak complimenting between bites, "The Minton family's

Costello, you're a

the Minton home that I was a distinguished guest. And distinguished guests, naturally, get distinguished treatment." Sophie

willingly.

a partnership if

want to see

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

night, and you've locked all the doors and windows. It shouldn't be a problem to have a maid