Angelo stood there, watching the scene unfold, and let out an awkward cough. Never having been in love, he couldn't help but think, "Why does love always skip over me? When's it gonna be my turn for some of that sweet romance?"

On the other side of the room, Odie yanked Vanessa's arm, his voice icy. "What's your problem?"

Vanessa, with trembling lips and eyes locked on Colby, who was clearly only interested in Sophie, shrugged off Odie's grip and took a step forward. But before she could get any closer, Colby shot her a chilling glance that made her shiver.

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"Stay away from me."

Colby's furrowed brow and cold demeanor created a barrier no one dared to cross.

Vanessa stood frozen. His gaze wasn't hateful, but it was distant, like he was looking at a stranger.

Then Angelo stepped in, voice stern. "Ms. Vanessa, wielding a knife isn't just reckless, it's a crime. Since you're Sandy's friend, I might ask Colby to go easy on you. But ultimately, it's up to Ms. Sophie." Angelo turned to Sophie, waiting for her decision. All eyes followed, especially Sandy's, who was visibly anxious about what Sophie would say.

Sophie didn't mince words. "That's unforgivable. Let's turn this over to the police."

you can't be

shocked that Sophie wasn't even pretending

I wasn't actually hurt, and I doubt the local cops will make a

Just compensate me. Mr. Odie, you are Ms. Vanessa's fiancé, right? Covering for her shouldn't be

both annoyed and amused, replied, "You weren't injured, so

up one finger.

right? I'll

one thousand.

mid-air at Sophie's demand. "Are you out of your mind? Ten

replied seriously,

for fifty billion, so

want to check with

hove

Summerfield?"

ten million it

only a few bills. He pulled out a card

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