Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

"Achoo-!" Odie sneezed unexpectedly in his study just as Jonah walked in. "Mr. Odie, Ms. Vanessa has arrived," Jonah announced.

Odie waved a hand casually. "Let her in."

"Sure thing."

Jonah opened the study door, and Vanessa hesitated at the entrance. She'd heard that Colby had taken Sophie away and hurried over to the Minton family to get the full story.

Just one look at Vanessa, and Odie knew what she was thinking. "Sophie has been rescued, Ms. Vanessa. Helping you this time cost me quite a few men," he said.

Vanessa's face twisted in frustration. "You did it for yourself... Don't make it sound so noble!"

"What now? Colby knows it was us who kidnapped Sophie. We're both in this mess together." Odie propped his chin on his hand, adding, "But hey, at least your wish came true. Colby finally dislikes you, which is better than being indifferent."

"You..."

can't let Sophie

expression turned icy

"Odie! If it weren't for my dad, you would've never gone to Summerfield, nor become the Mintons' adopted son! You wouldn't have

"Ms. Vanessa, you

support, I wouldn't be where I am in the Minton family. Of course, I should

gratitude in Odie's tone, causing Vanessa to feel a chill

Colby, you'll need to be ready to confront him. Can

"What do you want me

all the major corporations that have worked with the

so many people, what's the point?" Vanessa

engagement between the