Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 1781

The hesitation on the other end of the line was palpable. Finally, Odie's voice broke through, "Why is Fiona ditching school my problem? I'm just the one tasked with bringing her back."

Fiona, standing nearby, couldn't believe how effortlessly Odie shifted the blame onto her. The valiant figure she once admired in Odie crumbled instantly. He had been the one to suggest school was tedious and had whisked her away in his flashy sports car for some fun.

"Is that right?" she asked.

"Absolutely," Odie replied smoothly. "Has Fiona skipped school again? Lucky for her, I was planning a trip to Devonport this week. I'll get my secretary to book a flight and personally bring her back."

Sophie glanced at Fiona but chose not to reveal Odie's fib. She said, "Alright then, come by tonight. Colby and I have just sorted out some issues with Isaac, and I think... Fiona might actually be glad to see you bring her home."

With that, Sophie ended the call.

Fiona's face turned stormy.

Sophie asked, "Still think Odie's the greatest?"

quirks. Realizing the truth, Fiona felt like crying but no tears came. She had believed Odie genuinely cared, but in front of her mom, he didn't even put up a fight. He

then and

come downstairs for a moment," a voice

James stood, giving Fiona a cool look. He spoke only that one

your godfather give you a proper talking-to. He can't stand your Odie,"

Fiona reluctantly went downstairs. Her dad and Alec were off somewhere, leaving just her and her godfather in the living

James asked, "Who gave you the phone you used to

already confiscated

She shouldn't have had any

Yet, she had managed to get one

en

QUMS

this, Fiona's heart skipped a beat. Panicked, she cobbled

excuse. "Uh... it's