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.

an opportunity, Jenna casually remarked, "I've heard Elodie's been making waves lately-gracing financial magazine covers, giving interviews, and looking poised to dethrone James as the next big power player." "With Sophie in our corner, who cares if

*Snap*

won yet again. "Sorry, little brother, you've been

East Wind? Sophie's strategy was

"Ms. Sophie, I'm going to clean

"Calling it quits already? It's just

our winnings," Adler said, smiling at their haul, while Sophie exchanged a knowing glance

let's get moving," Sophie said, standing

restroom, Timothy

his earrings, necklace, and

wristband, quickly assembling a

computer. He

out a message about Sophie's surprise visit to Burke International when the

taken aback. "Wow, that's

escape but was no match for Colby, who had him pinned to the floor in