Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 331

"Ms. Vanessa was hospitalized last night and woke up this morning insisting on seeing Colby," the nurse explained.

Sophie remained silent, offering no reply.

Perry, lying on the hospital bed, overheard the conversation and asked in confusion, "Vanessa? Who's Vanessa?"

"An old acquaintance of Colby," Sophie replied, her words laced with ambiguity.

Perry read between the lines, and spoke earnestly, "Sophie, your marriage to James has already failed. I hate to say it, but Colby is also not the right man for you. You should end things with him sooner rather than later."

"Uncle Perry, Colby, and I aren't what you think."

"The intentions Colby has for you are clear to anyone who cares to look, but he has too many skeletons in his closet," Perry said, his eyes filled with worry. "All I want is for you to be safe and happy. Being with Colby will only lead to trouble. If it comes to it, better to stay single. After all, our family is wealthy enough to ensure you'll never want for anything."

about me; just focus on

conversing in the

truly not the one

"Sophie!"

heels, still dressed in her gala gown, and hugged Sophie tightly. "I've seen the news! How are you? Did

as you can

worried I was last night. I wanted to come find you, but Adler insisted it wasn't safe to go

playfully

you spent the whole night at the

Adler had to leave for a bit to help Colby with something, but it didn't take too long," Jenna shared, leaning in to whisper conspiratorially, "You wouldn't believe how much Vanessa cost us last night-tens of thousands,

made Sophie feel a pang

for