Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 543

"Sure, I've been wanting to try something different lately."

The casual remark Ricardo made to the middle-aged man from Minton International reached Sophie's ears.

Sophie couldn't help but frown.

In her past life, Ricardo had been utterly devoted to Rowena, but something seemed off when she heard this.

Sophie immediately looked around, noticing that most of the female stars were under thirty-five, stunningly beautiful, and elegantly poised. When they had first entered, they seemed like the queens of the venue, but now they were naturally being held in the greasy embrace of older men, some even boldly initiating kisses.

The atmosphere was becoming increasingly unsettling, and Sophie's instincts told her it was time to leave.

Just as Sophie was about to exit, a bouncer stopped her. "The manager said you're to accompany Mr. Ricardo today."

The bouncer's words left no room for refusal and even carried a threat.

Sophie coldly retorted, "I'm not accompanying anyone. Let me through!"

one of whom grabbed Sophie's arm and said, "Where did this disobedient little star come from? Forgot the

rules involve having guests accompany

you elevate yourself? Let me tell you, you're not just accompanying him for drinks.

wouldn't tolerate it. She swiftly freed her arm from

practicing diligently for days, she was beginning to see results. The

the bouncers attempting to manhandle Sophie, causing the onlookers to stare in shock at her defiance. Gattlin, noticing the commotion and seeing Ricardo's darkening expression, stepped forward and scolded Sophie, "Bitch! Mr. Ricardo's interest in you was a privilege!

the man who

the two bouncers prepared to advance, the bouncer who had checked Sophie's invitation at the door

Gattlin's ear, causing Gattlin's face to pale as he

"I..."

quickly lowered his

collar, turning to Sophie with a smile. "Miss, my apologies for the misunderstanding. Since you're representing Aldridge Global, please feel free

"Sure."

escalate the situation, and instead

entry based on her affiliation with Aldridge Global's upper echelons

sorry for the misunderstanding. The lady is a senior executive