Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 1823

"Alright, leave it to me!" Jenna sprang up from her chair, full of energy. "I'll take care of Gordon. You and Harold head to the party!"

"Jenna, maybe we shouldn't-" Sophie started, but Jenna cut her off. "Oh, come on! Trust me, when have I ever let you down?" Jenna grabbed Sophie's arm, pulling her to her feet.

Before Sophie could even think of protesting, Jenna whisked her out to the car. "Relax, Sophie. Gordon's a friend, he'll listen to me!"

Just then, Harold showed up, right on time. He found the two women in the middle of a whirlwind. "What are you two up to?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Hey, Harold, you've got your driver's license, right? Take my car and get Sophie to the party." Jenna tossed him her keys before he could get a word in edgewise.

Harold glanced at the keys, bewildered. What was all this about?

"Go on!" Jenna urged, nudging him along. Harold shrugged and turned to Sophie. "Alright, let's get going."

as they walked away, not entirely convinced. Jenna just flashed her a reassuring peace

hour later, at Aldridge

on her most charming smile for Gordon. "I've already said you'd come. You don't want me to lose face in front of

with a pleading expression. "We've known each other since

his face a mask of neutrality. "I have work

Gordon has a very important meeting soon. I'll have

what's up with you lately? You

thought before. This is

work really more important than spending time with your fiancée?"

by Gordon's behavior. He seemed

distance from Sophie, something he'd

me escort you out," Rick

replied, "Fine, Gordon. If you're bold enough not to show up, don't blame