Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 758

At the fancy shindig, Sophie stuck close to Odie, listening as he introduced some of the bigwigs in Summerfield. Minton International had its hands in all sorts of business pies, so the top dogs in Summerfield always gave Odie the royal treatment. Anytime Odie showed up, they made sure to come out and support him.

Even though the Gibbs family was hosting the soirée, everyone knew about the tight-knit bond between the Gibbs and the Minton families. So, most of the guests were really there because of their business ties to the Minton family.

"Mr. Odie sure has some serious clout in Summerfield."

"Your ex isn't doing too bad either."

Odie's words snapped Sophie's attention over to James, who wasn't too far off. James was surrounded by a crowd of entrepreneurs, cool as a cucumber, chatting away without a hint of arrogance, despite being the top dog in Devonport.

James was in his element, charming everyone with his business acumen a skill finely honed from his upbringing in the elite Burke family, every move he made oozing refinement.

Odie, whispering urgently, "Sir, Ms. Leticia is

Don't let

"Got it."

champagne-colored gown, her makeup flawless, looking every bit

that Ms. Leticia? What's she doing

dumped her? This should be

earlier, leaving her legs bruised and a cut on her forehead that was starting to bleed. Walking in high heels was a struggle, but she had slathered on thick foundation and concealer to hide her wounds. Her forehead throbbed with pain, but she kept a smile plastered

one in Summerfield could hold a candle to her. In terms of status, she was the Gibbs family's only acknowledged

herself be cast aside like some discarded pawn. She was the only one who deserved to

turned dark. "Leticia? Who let