Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 429

"It's not too late now."

Colby's eyes were filled with tender affection.

To outsiders, Colby was like an emissary returned from hell. Everyone was afraid of Colby. They dreaded him.

But the Colby in front of her was always a man of few words, occasionally cunning and unorthodox in his actions-a defiantly charming man.

This Colby was endearing and by no means frightening.

"Wait here for me."

Colby went downstairs and brought up a heart-shaped dessert. It looked like a cherry jam-filled sponge cake.

The thought of a serious and earnest person like Colby making a heart-shaped dessert warmed Sophie's heart.

"Try it."

Encouraged by Colby, Sophie took a small bite. The taste of cherry was bittersweet. The sourness was intensified, but the aftertaste was delightfully lingering.

made

to be

told me you once worked

"That too."

your past

"Alright."

to the stories she had only heard bits and pieces of from Adler and Jenna but rarely from Colby

from abroad had taken notice of

he made a name for himself

heir to the Costello family, he had to undergo so

long

"Let me think."

thoughts seemed to stretch

Sophie listened intently.

remember, his mother had instilled one idea

was to avenge himself against all members of the Costello family because they had made his

alcohol, later to smoking, and gradually, when smoking and drinking could no longer satisfy her, she began using drugs. Eventually, in a

and naturally became an orphan wandering abroad. To survive, he was willing to do anything. He

lineage was dwindling, and someone like Mr. Elwood would not normally seek an heir in this place. However, He needed someone fearless, capable