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."

My dad asked you

not doing this anymore. You

then I'll kill you," James said, standing up. When Angelo

I'm a Pollard... put that thing down!"

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

said indifferently, "Start memorizing your textbooks

it!" Angelo, scared of the switch, used a

on the couch

study? This

James remained silent.

yesterday, and

hurt? I think it's manageable,"

you to say! You're not

quite stubborn, so James simply stood up and