Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 1728

"Alright, that's the spirit!"

Adler lifted his glass with enthusiasm. "In honor of Ms. Sandy's determination, let's all raise a toast!"

"Cheers!" Jenna added, raising her own glass.

Everyone joined in, and the room buzzed with warmth and laughter. Amidst the joyful crowd, Sophie's smile seemed a bit forced, unnoticed by most-except for Colby, who gently squeezed her hand. He knew.

Everyone was here.

Except for one.

Sandy, sitting right next to Sophie, also picked up on her mood. She had caught snippets about Sophie's situation while overseas, though her brother hadn't filled her in on much.

Halfway through the evening, Sophie got up to use the restroom.

Sandy followed her out.

a stark contrast to

Sophie turned

head back?" Sophie asked, initially planning to return together, but Sandy suggested, "It's too noisy in there. Let's talk for a

but

buried herself in work, hoping it would help her accept that Gordon was gone. But it

quiet moments, her thoughts always

come to

Hotel, as timeless as ever, stood proudly, a Devonport

Sandy stood by the large windows on the second floor, taking

has happened in

felt

she had stayed, to be there for Sophie

my heart just

sw nove

know Mr. Gordon well, but he

Sophie's attention. "How