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 an

used to

remember you told me you once worked

"That too."

about your past with me?" Curiosity sparkled in Sophie's

"Alright."

heard bits and pieces of from Adler and Jenna but rarely from

from abroad had

a name for himself overseas, becoming renowned far

being the heir to the Costello family, he had

questions had long occupied

"Let me think."

thoughts seemed to stretch

Sophie listened intently.

could remember, his mother had instilled one idea into

all members of the Costello

drinking could no longer satisfy her,

was without citizenship and naturally became an orphan wandering abroad. To survive, he was

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