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.

would have made an

used to be

told me you

"That too."

more about your past with me?" Curiosity

"Alright."

bits and pieces of

why Mr. Elwood from abroad had taken

himself overseas, becoming

heir to the Costello family, he had to undergo so many

had long occupied

"Let me think."

stretch far into

Sophie listened intently.

far as Colby could remember, his mother had instilled

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

later to smoking, and gradually, when smoking and drinking could no longer satisfy her,

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

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