Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 1006

Chapter 1006

Bea strolled over to Elodie, gently patting the back of her hand. "My dear niece has always been such a well-mannered and sensible child, unlike you. I won't let you corrupt my precious grandniece." It was clear to everyone that Bea favored Elodie immensely.

However, Elodie and Sophie both knew that Bea's affection was merely for show.

After all, Elodie and Bea were relatives only in the most distant sense, with no real interaction over the years.

It wasn't as if Bea had fallen in love with Elodie at first sight.

It was all about interests at play.

Elodie gently withdrew her hand from Bea's grasp, then smiled at her. "Bea, I was merely exchanging a few words with Mrs. Costello. It's nothing significant."

"How could it be insignificant? You are the heir to the Reeves estate, my guest from the Burke household. Sophie is a sly one, hell-bent on seizing our Burke assets. I can't let her brainwash you!" Bea shot Sophie a cold glance. "Mrs. Costello, I suggest you leave the Burke household at once. Don't make me have you thrown out!"

completely

Sophie made herself comfortable on a nearby sofa, not at all acting like a stranger. "I'm here to see Ms. Elodie, not

her tea, her relaxed demeanor infuriating Bea. "Sophie!

surely you're familiar with the concept?" Sophie said with a slight smile. "I would suggest, Bea, that the next time you visit the beauty clinic, you pay a little attention to facial treatments. Getting angry like this only brings out the wrinkles,

barbed words always hit Bea where

said, "Mrs. Costello, I know a reputable

"Sure."

off her hands. "My car's

don't like sitting in the passenger seat; it always makes

words, leaving no room for

were already heading out of the Burke family's grand entrance. Bea

And Elodie!

manipulate, but it turned out she

a casual chat

snapped back coldly. "Having Elodie, an outsider, take charge of the Burke estate was already a concern for me Sophie manages to strike some

Elodie was merely due to a lack of other capable individuals to temporarily manage the Burke