Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

In the end, Colby finally broke the silence. "Mr. Pei, what exactly are you trying to say?"

"Well, to be honest... I'm not Kiran."

Angelo's confession didn't seem to surprise Colby or Sophie one bit.

Angelo cursed inwardly. These two had already figured it out! And James seemed to know way too much.

Clearing his throat, Angelo said, "Uh... could you both react a little? This is getting pretty awkward for me."

"Oh," Sophie replied, "So, Mr. Pei, why bring this up all of a sudden?"

"Well, I actually snuck out behind my brother and dad's back. Kiran and I are identical, and most people can't tell us apart. I've been using his identity to show off, which is embarrassing, but true. I figured you were suspicious, and I see you both as friends. I didn't want to deceive you. Please don't expose me, or I'm done for!"

Angelo looked genuinely earnest.

Sophie then asked, "So, Mr. Pei, what was your real reason for coming to Devonport?"

many hobbies, but I love championing justice and working

get caught and sent back overseas, I might never be able to leave

you been asking about my preferences lately? And keeping track of

"I..."

Under Colby and Sophie's

the first time I saw Ms. Sophie at Emerging News, my heart skipped a beat. I fell

he caught

If he kept lying, Colby might

quickly changed his tune. "But now, Ms. Sophie is married, and you two are so in love. I've moved on, but I still kept track of Ms. Sophie's habits... Ms. Sophie, I swear I have no inappropriate thoughts now!

words seemed directed

nearly choking on her own spit, diverted her gaze and asked, "So,

"Yes!"

heard of Caelum having two

and the old man didn't want to publicly acknowledge

what you're saying is true and you mean no harm, then I'll keep your secret... Now, you should