Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 552

Sophie had just stepped through the front door of the Burke mansion when she heard the sound of something smashing to the ground. A mug had, by sheer coincidence, shattered near her feet.

Bea was seated on the sofa while James stood opposite her in a sleek black suit. His posture was rigid as he received a stern talking-to without showing any emotion on his face.

Bea laughed scornfully and said to James, indirectly chastising him, "James, I know you're busy with work most days, but you should at least take care of your home life. How many days has it been since you and your wife have seen each other? Now she's moved out, living elsewhere. You should be more attentive. Otherwise, she might just run off with someone else, and you'd still be in the dark!"

Listening to these harsh words, Sophie just smiled, then walked in from the doorway, saying to Bea with a laugh, "Grandma, why are you so angry? What's happened?"

Bea glanced at Sophie with sarcasm and said, "I would not have you call me 'Grandma.""

Sophie looked at James and asked, "James, what has made Grandma so upset? Did you do something to displease her?"

James was silent for a moment, his gaze at Sophie carrying a deeper meaning. It was obvious he meant, "This is about you."

Pretending not to notice, Sophie turned to Bea and said, "Grandma, don't be angry. James and I may live separately, but our relationship is very stable. James would never stray."

Saying this, Sophie affectionately linked her arm with James as if to show Bea how loving their marriage was.

saw this and felt even more frustrated. Dropping her pretense, she stood up and pointed at Sophie, saying, "Sophie! How dare you stand

at Bea, feigning bewilderment, and said, "Grandma, these are baseless accusations.

proof? Fine, I'll give you proof!" Bea

seeing those photos, James' expression

"Sophie, look at these. Don't

down at the photos, her smile deepening, and said, "Grandma,

nerve to talk about misunderstandings! Tell James right now, who is this pretty

pressed on and watched as Sophie held the photos. Sophie retorted, "Grandma,

"If I didn't have you followed, how would I know of your disgraceful

You wanted to find evidence of my infidelity to force a divorce so that I wouldn't get a

laid bare by Sophie, Bea felt her dignity compromised, yet she still coldly said, "If you've done something wrong and do not get a share of

"Grandma!"

furrowing his brows, interrupted her. Bea knew James still supported Sophie. She softened her tone somewhat but still laid out the consequences, "I'm not without mercy. If I expose your affair with this man, be prepared to be shunned by all! And I assure you, no

in his hand in half, and threw them

despite him knowing she had another man. Her face turned stormy.

Sophie. No matter what, she is