In a dim corner, a shadowy figure stared at Odie's retreating form, fists clenched in silent rage. Inside the Costello family estate...

"The trending searches have hit over a hundred million. Looks like Odie's going viral this time," Sophie remarked, lying on her bed and scrolling through the news on her phone. Today's fiasco was likely enough to boot Odie out of here for good. Without backing from the Pollard family or the resources of the White family, Odie didn't stand a chance. He was a nobody abroad, completely unable to challenge Colby's position.

Colby emerged from the bathroom, towel-drying his hair. "Things are just about wrapped up here. We'll head back to Devonport in a couple of days," he said, then wrapped Sophie in a warm hug and whispered, "It's time we got our marriage license."

Sophie blushed at his words. The chaos overseas had settled remarkably quickly, almost too quickly. Leaning into Colby's embrace, she confessed, "I still feel uneasy."

"What? Don't trust your husband's skills?" Colby teased.

"Today... at the banquet hall, I thought I saw..."

"Who did you see?"

looked up into Colby's intense

James.

mention James's name in front of Colby. Shaking her

he had shown up at Odie's engagement party, he would have been the center of attention. There was no way he could have gone unnoticed. "Don't worry about it. I'll have Adler book

nodded, feeling

Crisis abroad had

any ill will towards Colby. The main triumph was derailing Odie and Sandy engagement. Odie couldn't cause any more trouble abroad. Their time overseas had

Meanwhile, back in Devonport...

Corporation,

office, balancing a breakfast tray. She found Adler buried under a mountain of

the next instant, Adler sprang up from his chair as if on springs, shouting, "Meeting! I'm gonna be late!" Realizing

Jenna asked, noticing the dark circles under his eyes. "Maybe you should

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