Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 718

"Get in!"

Odie pushed Sophie into the bedroom with a strong nudge. Sophie stumbled a few steps, almost losing her balance. She looked at Odie with feigned annoyance and asked, "Mr. Odie, was that really necessary?"

Not a word was spoken the whole way home, but as soon as they returned to the Minton estate, Odie's true colors showed.

With a grimace, he coldly said, "If it weren't for the fact that you're somewhat useful to me, you would have been gone long ago!"

"I know. How else would I dare to be so bold in front of you?"

Sophie made herself comfortable on the sofa, even taking the liberty of pouring herself a glass of red wine as if it were second nature.

Seeing Sophie so relaxed, Odie couldn't help but chuckle. "You really don't hold back, do you?"

"I played the piano today until my fingers nearly gave out. A sip of your wine is the least I deserve, Mr. Odie. Don't be so petty."

sipped her wine while carefully observing Odie's

truly angry, she said, "Given how well I performed today, Mr. Odie, could you perhaps answer a question

"Go ahead."

money had my Uncle Perry actually lost to your casino? And

family fortune in her past life, but she had mistakenly blamed James for their downfall. Now, it seemed, the bankruptcy and downfall of

to lose money to Minton International. How could I possibly remember

International has dominated Summerfield for so long, so why set your sights on Devonport? Is there, perhaps, some secret there that the public

observed Odie closely, hoping to catch a slip in his

wine, and said, "The operations of Minton Casino follow strict rules and regulations. Devonport has indeed been a primary target of mine, but any secrets of Devonport... well, they're

clear Odie was

casino, Minton International had specifically targeted Devonport and Perry, clearly aiming at the

life was the Minton family's

I didn't expect you to tell me the truth

at her dress, and said, "Should I take

momentarily confused