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.

contrast to the lively room, quiet

hands, Sophie turned to find Sandy

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

hesitated but then

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

moments, her thoughts always wandered

come to terms with Gordon's

as timeless as ever, stood proudly, a

by the large windows on the second floor, taking in

has happened in just

words, Sandy felt a twinge

to be

doesn't help my heart just won't listen. I

sw nove

Gordon well, but he reminded me

Sophie's attention.