Chapter 1853

Colby found himself dropping to one knee almost without realizing it. Slowly, he said, "Ms. Sophie, please forgive my earlier rudeness. If you're still upset, the Costello family has plenty of water-feel free to splash some at me."

"Are you out of your mind?" Sophie exclaimed, practically tripping over her own feet as she fled the scene in haste.

Colby's gaze darkened unconsciously. Why on earth had he knelt before Sophie like that?

After the dinner party wrapped up, Colby rubbed his weary forehead. There was this nagging feeling that he'd forgotten something important.

His mother burst into his room, practically buzzing with excitement.

Colby knitted his brows reflexively. "Mom, how many times have I asked you not to just barge in?"

"I'm sorry, honey, but I just couldn't hold it in this time!" she gushed, practically glowing with pride. "I just can't believe it! My son, giving roses to a girl!"

She had always thought her son wasn't interested in romance, that he was indifferent to women. But this was beyond her wildest dreams. Her son, giving roses? His time abroad must have boosted his emotional intelligence.

much I adore that Russell girl. Go

moved, like she was ready to kidnap

coolly. "I don't make a

deal? Your father stole me from someone else back in the day." She paused, her gaze sharpening as she looked at him. "If you don't apologize to that

a call from Gordon. Despite knowing him

seen each

nowhere to be found. Instead Sophie

Colby said calmly. "Step

moving; she just gave him a sly

Gordon out

said tonight, you're all mine to torment

hit women. Step

no time

childish games. Sophie stepped

laying a photograph in front of him. "Take a good look. I've got

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