Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

"Hey there, look who finally decided to join us!" came a playful voice from downstairs.

Four people were huddled around a poker table, deeply engrossed in their game. Sophie had just managed to pull Timothy into the fray. Upon seeing Colby come down the stairs, Adler threw down a card, grinning, "What were you two big shots talking about that's so hush-hush? Not even Sophie gets to know?"

"Private business," Colby replied, descending the last few steps. He noticed the trio exchanging sneaky signals under the table, clearly planning to gang up on Timothy. He looked away, pretending to be oblivious.

Sophie caught Colby's eye and gave him a subtle nod. Colby moved behind Timothy, took a quick peek at his hand, then signaled back to Sophie.

"Queen of Hearts," Timothy said, discarding his card.

"Gotcha!" Sophie declared, spreading her cards out with a triumphant smile.

Timothy stared at the table, bewildered. Who bets everything on a Queen of Hearts?

Adler chuckled, "Ah, young man, you're still too green. Ms. Sophie just outfoxed you. Time to pay up."

Timothy sighed and handed over a crisp bill to Sophie. The stakes were high, and in just a few rounds, Timothy had lost thousands.

covers, giving interviews, and looking poised to dethrone James as the next big power player." "With Sophie in our

*Snap*

won yet again. "Sorry, little brother,

on the East Wind? Sophie's

Timothy stood up. "Ms. Sophie, I'm going to clean up," he said, walking away from the

her head, "Calling it quits already? It's

at their haul, while Sophie exchanged a knowing glance with

gawking, let's get moving," Sophie said, standing up. Adler

restroom, Timothy

his earrings, necklace, and

wristband, quickly assembling a

He was

to Burke International when

was taken aback. "Wow, that's some

no match for Colby, who