Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 1421

"Sophie! I've never seen anyone so fiercely protective! How could you miss something as big as that bulldozer? I'm just grateful Colby didn't tear the house down-I'd be lighting a candle in thanks!" Seeing Odie all worked up, Sophie cleared her throat, leaned in, and whispered, "I've added an extra twenty grand to your account, let's just leave it at that."

"Well, that's better."

Odie was still processing her words when it dawned on him that something was off. He furrowed his brow, "Do you think I care about the money?"

"Mr. Odie, I'm taking him with me now. I'll make sure he straightens up. And Liu! Get that bulldozer sorted, and don't forget to tidy up Mr. Odie's yard on your way out. Look at all the dust in here." With that, Sophie tugged Colby towards the Minton residence's exit.

Once they reached the gate, Sophie swung open her car door and asked, "Do you want me to invite you in, or can you manage on your own?"

"Honey, let me get the door for you."

"Nice try!"

Sophie was all business as she continued, "So, what were you up to here?"

"Just giving him a little scare."

"With a bulldozer or a hammer?"

"...Actually, I used a knife last night."

For them, having lived life on the edge, communicating with a knife was no biggie.

softly, "Are

"Not really."

"Or... upset?"

"Not that either."

"Then...?"

amused

laughter and exasperation. Turns out, you really can laugh when

a

bulldozer into someone's yard,

a hammer to fix

vel

each of these could easily be

"Listen, this is Devonport. You don't have to live like a wild card anymore.

Colby held Sophie's hands,

about how you're gonna explain your weird behavior

eyes for a moment before he replied

Sophie reached out to ruffle his

soft, surprisingly comforting a detail Sophie hadn't noticed

down a little and

calling

"I didn't mean..."

"Forget it."

pulled her hand back, ready to get in