Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 805

The Aldridge family had been a pillar of prestige and influence in Devonport for generations. Their reputation was unmatched—no one dared to challenge their authority, at least not in all the years since he was born.

Sophie said, "We should be cautious. Odie's got a wild temper, and there's nothing he wouldn't pull."

"Alright, then! I'll get ready. If he shows up, I'll make sure he's so humiliated he'll never leave Summerfield again!"

Just then, Jenna came out of the banquet hall, hollering, "Adler! What are you dragging your feet for? We've got plenty to handle inside!"

Seeing Jenna, a smile lit up Sophie's face. "Jenna..."

Jenna froze at the sound of Sophie's voice and then, catching sight of her standing by a car, rushed over. Tears welled up, and she enveloped Sophie in a tight hug, crying, "Oh, Sophie! I thought I'd never see you again!"

feeling a bit awkward, gave Jenna a gentle tug. "People

icy-a real business shark. But behind the scenes, she and Adler were

swatted Adler's hand away, annoyed. "Sophie made it through—I'm

off, no one in Devonport would dare say a word!" Adler's comment hit home, and Jenna

eyes twinkling with

dinner had been thrown together at the last minute. What kind of

banquet hall was packed. There were friends of both the Aldridge and Costello families, allies of

the center of attention. Jenna had quietly let go of her arm, and the crowd parted, revealing a red carpet laid out specially for the occasion. Before Sophie could take it all in, a loud 'bang' echoed, and petals began to fall from the ceiling. Sophie was momentarily spellbound, but when she looked up,

stood tall and confident, his presence alone exuding