Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

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.

I adore that Russell girl. Go on, win

like she was ready to kidnap Sophie

overthinking this," Colby said coolly. "I don't make a habit

back in the day." She paused, her gaze sharpening as she looked at him. "If you don't

got a call from Gordon. Despite knowing him for ages, it was the first time Gordon

seen

When Colby arrived at Gordon's study, Gordon was nowhere to be

said

of moving; she just

out to

tonight, you're all mine to torment as I please,"

hit

no time for

childish games. Sophie stepped

of him. "Take a good look. I've got backups. If you leave, this adorable photo