Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Polly stared at Sophie, her breath catching in her throat.

Sophie met Odie's eyes and said, "Yep, I did it on purpose."

A dangerous glint flashed in Odie's eyes at her admission.

Sophie continued, "The jewelry you sent was too extravagant. Remember, Mr. Odie, you were engaged once. How inappropriate would it be for me to wear it? I planned to pretend I forgot, but Polly here, bless her, was so eager to bring it to me. How could I accept?"

Turning to the onlooker by the door, Sophie addressed Sandy, "Ms. Sandy, don't you agree?"

Sandy scoffed, "At least you're aware of it!"

She lost interest, linked arms with Vanessa and said, "Come on, darling, let's go."

Vanessa's mind was clearly elsewhere, curious about how Odie would handle Sophie.

Sandy led Vanessa away, Odie finally turned to

"Boss..."

speak, but Odie cut him

perceptive. Yes, just

needed and admitted fault when necessary. Considering how terrified she seemed of Sandy earlier, it didn't look like she was lying. Odie remarked, "It's getting late. You should go

unusually agreeable demeanor left Sophie puzzled. Just as she was about to head upstairs with Polly, Odie suddenly said, "You go up. She stays."

"Odie, this is my fault. If you want to punish someone, punish me. Don't take it out

I was going to

darkened

Quickly, Sophie corrected herself,

my mistake. Mr. Odie, of course isn't

very capable,

"Sophie!"

why get angry?