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.

not under her control, would never catch Bea's eye, especially since the

stepping on Bea's

old lady cared greatly about her

status, dared to confront her openly, and

In a short while, Colby had carefully picked out bones from the fish. He placed

this small gesture, inquired, "But what about the child Nichole is carrying? James

will take care of

jealousy. Even his movements slowed as if waiting for her to

said, "Let's eat first.

her meal and occasionally glanced at Colby, who remained calm,

"Cough...cough..."

guilty, Sophie choked on her drink when Colby handed it

puzzled looks, sensing the tension

night, Colby drove Sophie back

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

hitched,

elevator, silence

Sophie was about to unlock it when Colby grasped her wrist. He pinned

surge of electricity run through her, causing her to

"Colby..."

face flushed, but Colby gently pushed the door shut. His voice was low, "You mentioned watching a play. It turned out to

"Are you upset?"