Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 769

As Colby was heading out, he made it crystal clear: if even a single hair on

Sophie's head was harmed, there'd be hell to pay. But now, her injuries were way beyond just a few missing strands. The bruises and bloody cuts covering her body would likely send Colby into a frenzy-he might even storm through Summerfield with a machine gun if he saw her like this.

"Let's cut to the chase. What's going on with James and Colby?" she demanded.

"James? You mean the James from Burke International?"

"Yes, that one!"

William looked puzzled. "I haven't heard anything, Ms. Sophie. Why are you bringing him up all of a sudden?"

"If there's nothing going on, why did James suddenly ask to meet me tomorrow at Minton Casino?"

William looked even more bewildered.

Seeing his clueless expression, Sophie realized she wouldn't get any useful information from him. Frowning, she said, "The Minton family is too dangerous. It's a good thing Wayne is gone; otherwise, if you were recognized, Odie would never let you off."

"I'm here to treat your wounds, Ms. Sophie. Your wound's been soaked; if we don't clean and medicate it properly, it might get infected," William said as he tended to her arm.

few days, you need to be extra careful, Ms. Sophie. Colby said finding evidence isn't the priority-your safety is,"

Sophie murmured, "I know."

back safely. Come and

slept a wink. Odie was already waiting in

her eyes, Sophie descended the

"Morning," Odie said slowly.

couldn't bring herself to smile. She walked up to him and

Odie played

say you were going

right, I remember

across from him. Sophie was quite eager, "Where should

rush. Have a cup of coffee first to wake up," he said,

the coffee in one gulp.

then. Who is Minton International's

"The Gibbs family."

many ventures in Summerfield. Which one

"Casinos?"