In the car heading back to the Mintons' estate, Odie sat in silence. Sophie, forced into handcuffs and a blindfold, found herself enveloped in an eerie quiet.

Feigning nonchalance, Sophie piped up, "Mr. Odie, having a bad day?"

"Shut up."

"Caelum made quite a scene earlier. What happened after that?"

"Keep talking, and I'll sew your mouth shut. Got it?"

Despite the anger in Odie's voice, Sophie couldn't help but find some amusement in the situation. It was obvious-his marriage plans with Sandy had gone up in smoke.

Without the Pollard family's backing, Odie would be powerless overseas. Within a week, the Mintons' overseas ventures would likely crumble. And any businesses trying to curry favor with the Mintons would have to rethink their strategy. No wonder Odie was in such a foul mood tonight.

"Boss, today's events were suspicious. Ms. Sandy said a maid told her about Mrs. Costello joining you at the dinner. Should we investigate once we're back?"

Find the person and bring them

spill everything? If

the Minton Estate, Sandy was already packing up her belongings, including

the situation, Vanessa asked, "Sandy, what

just low-class, but he's rotten to the core!" Sandy fumed, wishing she could tell Vanessa everything she'd witnessed

Vanessa's hand, Sandy said, "Listen me. Stay away from like

dealings with him!"

Sandy so worked

any

gently suggested, "Sandy, Mr. Odie is still your fiancé.

agreed. Odie and I will call

"But..."

not a good man. Do you

determination, Vanessa knew better than to

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