Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 656

James watched Bea's frightened demeanor and stepped forward to support her. Frowning, he asked, "Grandma, what's wrong?"

Bea was unsettled. She managed a weak shake of her head, saying, "It's... it's nothing."

James' gaze turned icily towards Sophie. "Sophie, what have you done to my grandmother?"

"Mr. Burke, I've been right here. I haven't done anything." Sophie retreated to Colby's side, also full of confusion. She said, "Why did Bea act so scared upon seeing me? It's as if she's seen a ghost?"

At the mention of 'ghost,' Bea became eve more scared and dared not look at Sophie. She said, "Things were said on the news before... I thought..."

"That's all false. Haven't I clarified it already? Look how scared you are, and here I am, alive and well."

Bea began to calm down. She looked towards Sophie, realizing that Sophie was indeed alive.

Solana had deceived her!

million and felt an intense sting of loss. That

more convinced that the kidnapping in Duskhaven had something to do with

took her hand, and said, "Grandma, this is Ms. Sophie. She's still alive. Moreover, Ms. Sophie and Mr. Colby are

fickle, having just divorced and now soon to be married to

that Sophie could get engaged to

Colby up and down, indeed finding Colby to be the man she had people secretly photograph back

fortunate, leaving her grandson and

aware of the Costello family's reputation, but at this moment, she didn't want to lose her dignity, so she feigned politeness. "Colby, right? I've met your elders when I was younger. By seniority, you and James are the same; both

suddenly let

"What are

I laughed." After saying this, Sophie paused, then looked towards Colby. "Colby, I remember decades ago, the Costello family was the