Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 451

Chapter 451

"Sophie treating us to dinner. This is a first. What's the occasion? Is there some drama unfolding?"

Adler was excited, and at this moment, the waiter had already started serving dishes.

Sophie said, "Keep it down. The soundproofing in the Regent Hotel's private room isn't great."

"Really?" Adler looked puzzled.

Across the table, Colby was silently picking bones out of Sophie's fish, acting like a loyal puppy by her side.

"Mr. Briggs, this way, please. Madam Bea has been waiting for a while."

Marian politely ushered Mr. Briggs in, but unexpectedly, Mr. Briggs had brought Ricardo along.

Seeing her grandson's rival take a seat, Bea was visibly irritated.

Mr. Briggs, however, seemed unfazed, saying, "Ricardo is like a son to me. After hearing that the illustrious Bea Burke wanted to dine with us, I thought bringing him along for the experience was fitting. Hope that's not an issue?"

"If I say it's an issue, would he leave?"

for pleasantries. After all, the Burke family was a leading enterprise in Devonport, and although the Freeman family was well-educated, they couldn't compete with

mind, extending an invitation to Mr. Briggs was

not only failed to appreciate the gesture, but he even brought Ricardo

quite lavish, thanks to your hospitality." Ricardo seated himself without waiting for an

Bloomsbury. I heard that the Cloude

have many opinions

Do you really expect me to welcome you with a smile?" Bea's words

fully convinced. What kind of future would his daughter have

enjoying her meal at a leisurely pace while Adler

soundproofing really is terrible! But they were enjoying the

the escalating tension and

have deigned to engage in polite conversation. But Mr. Briggs had brought

would make sure they were put in

"Slam-!"

voice cold. "Bea, Ricardo is my son-in-law. By speaking so, you are disrespecting

Nichole is carrying is my grandson! Naturally, they should be part of the Burke family, and perhaps, Mr. Briggs, you should consider

have a say! Mr. Burke neglected his wife and my daughter alike. I will never allow my daughter to marry a heartless man like

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