Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 542

The night was dim, and an air of mystery surrounded the party hosted by Minton International. Rumor had it that Odie had arrived in Devonport, attracting the attention of many prestigious families eager to make his acquaintance.

This particular evening, Minton International had organized a soiree held in a private villa that had gone unnoticed until now.

Sophie, a long-time resident of Devonport, had never come across this building before. It seemed as if it had magically appeared, sparking curiosity within her. However, pondering over this mystery wasn't her priority at the moment.

The event hosted by Minton International was graced by business partners based in Devonport alongside top influencers and leading actresses active across various platforms.

As Sophie stepped out of her car, she immediately noticed so many famous celebrities.

Sophie wore a mask distributed by Minton International, which concealed half of her face, and donned a simple yet elegant white mermaid dress. She inadvertently drew attention due to her unfamiliar presence.

Minton International was known for its lavish balls, making it easy for attendees to recognize each other even behind masks. However, Sophie was an exception; no one recognized her, marking her as an unfamiliar face.

She had access to Minton International's event thanks to Aldridge Global's clout in the entertainment industry. Despite suspicions from others, it was understood that attendees were either wealthy or of high social standing, so no one questioned

Sophie's presence.

"Invitation, please."

upset anyone, as guests willingly presented their invitations. It was a sight to behold as business magnates and celebrities humbly sought entry into Minton International's

gave her a scrutinizing look, which she found displeasing. Yet, she had no choice but to act

"Your invitation."

invitation, the guard's

Sophie nodded.

attended by business tycoons and female

use her familiarity with high society to identify the entrepreneurs attending the event on

picked up a glass

the attendees were long-term collaborators with Burker International from the Drennon family, leading figures in the real estate sector like the Morris family, the

entrepreneurs and was surprised by Minton International's extensive influence in Devonport. These influential business figures were eager to curry favor with Minton International, hinting at

to be transactional. This raised suspicions since many of these businesses publicly claimed to be philanthropic. So, unofficial dealings with

observations, a figure in a crisp white shirt and a

Sophie discreetly

attendees, seemed to be a regular at