Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

"Escape? No way. This place is probably crawling with Minton family members. Even if I wanted to, where could I go?"

Sophie took a couple of steps forward and caught a glimpse of a black car parked about a hundred meters away. Colby was there, and that made her feel a bit more at ease.

Before they entered the venue, Odie followed the old Minton family tradition and placed a masquerade mask on Sophie. He wore a half-black mask himself.

Stepping into the dinner, Sophie braced herself. She'd been through this before, so she felt more prepared this time around.

Odie leaned in and said, "Hold onto my arm, or I can't promise you'll be safe."

His words made Sophie even more wary. Inside, everything seemed normal, except she noticed all the guests were men, and they were all eyeing her like wolves. It made her skin crawl, and she tightened her grip on Odie's arm.

Meanwhile, in the Pollard family's guest room, James showed no mercy as he watched Angelo, who was upside down against the wall. Angelo's face was red as he complained, "Is it over yet? Please tell me it's over!"

"Not yet," James replied.

"How much longer?" Angelo whined.

"Three more hours."

balloon. "I can't take it anymore! My dad asked you

done. I'm not doing this anymore. You might as well kill

I'll kill you," James said, standing up. When Angelo saw the switch

put that thing down!"

caved, "I'm sorry! Isn't it enough

said indifferently, "Start

scared of the switch, used a pillow as a

sat on the couch

someone to study? This isn't the

James remained silent.

said, "I was hit yesterday, and it still hurts. My back is

think it's manageable," James

say! You're not the one getting hit. Try it

stood up