Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 1378

regret on Joseph's part would mend this broken home.

In Joseph's mind, Ruby had no interest in patching things up with him. As for himself, he had long given up on the dream of a picture-perfect family. He was used to flying solo, and even if everything around him crumbled and was rebuilt, he'd still be the same. No amount of James, with a touch of indifference, said, "Let's keep these conversations for after we've pulled it off." He left the study, finding the hall filled with the people he'd gathered.

Harold stood there, glancing up at James, "Everyone's ready. When do we head out?"

"Whenever you are."

James added, "But... you're not coming along."

Harold's eyebrows knitted together, "What do you mean by that?"

"It's just my dad and me going in. I'm counting on you to stand guard outside, Mr. Aldridge."

Harold wasn't thrilled with this setup. With a cold edge to his voice, he said, "Without me, you wouldn't even know where the Aldridge family hid the treasure. Now you're leaving me out? Planning to keep it all to yourself?"

What James is saying is that keeping watch outside is crucial, and you're the best man for

"I know you don't want to be forever tagged as the underachieving playboy in your brother's shadow. Once we snag the treasure, you can step up as the new leader of the Aldridge family. Who would dare look down on you

"Alright, but I want it in writing. You promised me

"Fair enough."

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