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

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

"Go ahead."

much money had my Uncle Perry actually lost to your casino? And why did you target

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

to Minton International.

him? Minton International has dominated Summerfield

observed Odie closely, hoping to catch a slip in his

red 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 secrets for

clear Odie was deliberately

than focusing on their Summerfield casino, Minton International had specifically targeted

life was the Minton family's calculated move to

then never mind. I didn't expect you to tell me the truth

looking down at her dress, and said, "Should I take off this dress and wash it thoroughly

momentarily