Sophie walked back into the room and saw Colby trying to take a stroll. She rushed over to support him and scolded, "The doctor said you shouldn't be walking around. Why don't you ever listen?" "My body recovers faster than most people's," Colby replied casually.

"Don't give me that. Even though the venom's out of your system, you're still weak. I know you're itching to get back to Devonport to mess with Reeves International."

Realizing Sophie was in on his plan, Colby guessed she must have gotten the info from Griffin.

"So, you know."

"Of course, I know. Did you really think you could handle this behind my back?"

Sophie playfully tapped Colby on the forehead, "You're always tapping me, so it's my turn. There's no need to go after Reeves International. I never really wanted Burke International. If Elodie likes it, she can have it."

know," Colby said, tucking a stray lock of Sophie's hair behind her ear. "But I can't stand the thought of someone taking what rightfully belongs to my

on Burke International. If he could secure it for

James's wife. Now that we're

watched Colby closely. Sure enough, he looked uncharacteristically nervous. "That's

because I was James's wife... but because you were

do I have to make the famous Colby fall in

I never planned to use you. That night at the auction, I purposely challenged you just to get your attention. When you got kidnapped, I realized how much you mean to

sweet things. I don't want to hear what you say; I want to see what

noticed how quickly Colby agreed and teased, "You agreed too fast. A lifetime is

you, you

day you stop loving me, I'd walk

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