Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

James shot Angelo a quick glance and simply said, "Just don't overdo it."

Hearing this, Angelo perked up as if he'd been given a free pass. "Alright, I'll just have a quick chat with that old witch..."

Before he could finish, James gave him another look. Angelo quickly corrected himself, "Mrs. Bea Burke I mean."

James looked away, and Angelo started to tidy up in front of the mirror. He took a pair of gold-rimmed glasses from his pocket, ensuring he looked his best, then adjusted the hair at his temples. Angelo wiped the mischievous grin off his face and said seriously, "Viona, to the study."

"Yes, sir!"

Viona led Angelo out.

In the study, Angelo sat at the desk, trying out different poses before settling into a relaxed one. Outside, Viona announced, "Sir, Mrs. Bea Burke has arrived."

"Alright," Angelo said indifferently. "Let her in."

walked in wearing a white dress, her every movement exuding the grace of an old-world socialite. Angelo looked her up and down - not bad at

good taste back in the day. But... she didn't look anything like his mom. How had those ridiculous rumors started

me a seat?" Bea's voice snapped

Bea

"Yes, sir."

prepared the tea, Angelo said, "My father and I are usually swamped with business, so please excuse us if we've

but you

hardly ever around,"

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tea, and continued, "It's my first time leaving Devonport, I didn't mean to trouble you, but I've

What kind of help do you

I were close in our youth, and

too much

Kiran, would it?"