Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 452

Mr. Briggs stormed out, his departure causing a ripple of suppressed laughter among the onlookers.

He was a philanthropist, and Bea, a well-known figure, had managed to escalate a disagreement to this extent.

Adler was visibly struggling to maintain his composure.

The sound of Bea flipping a table from the adjacent private dining room could be heard, prompting the waiter to rush in and tidy up. Only then did the laughter break free.

"I really didn't expect it. That two-faced old lady was about to swear!" Adler exclaimed.

Jenna chimed in, clearly amused, "This is the first time I've found gossip so entertaining. None of the stories I've heard before were as juicy as today's."

She watched Sophie and asked, "So, does this mean Nichole's chances with the Burke family are slim to none now?"

Raising an eyebrow, Sophie replied, "After this spectacle, Bea surely won't welcome Nichole."

In truth, given Rowena's background, Bea couldn't have been more pleased.

Rowena was of the right age and came from a respectable family. Her father was a philanthropist, and they didn't possess the overwhelming power of the Burke family, making them easier to manipulate.

Bea must have thought that by relying on Nichole, who was pregnant, it was only a matter of time before she could drive a wedge between James and his wife.

Unfortunately, she had cut off Nichole's path into the Burke family.

her control, would never catch Bea's eye, especially since the Freeman family had disrespected

like stepping on

inflexible old lady cared greatly about her

their status, dared to confront her openly, and it was already generous

had carefully picked out bones from the fish. He placed the fish in front

gesture, inquired, "But what about the child Nichole is carrying? James is even less likely

care of

jealousy. Even his movements slowed as if waiting

throat, Sophie said, "Let's eat first. The

who remained calm, continuing to serve her

"Cough...cough..."

guilty, Sophie choked on her drink when Colby

looks, sensing the tension between the

Sophie back

the parking lot and took Sophie's bag, saying, "Let me walk

breath hitched,

the elevator, silence

her door. Sophie was about to unlock it when Colby grasped her wrist. He pinned her against the wall and leaned in

through her, causing her to moan softly. Colby's hand wrapped

"Colby..."

door shut. His voice was low, "You mentioned watching a play. It turned out to be this

"Are you upset?"