Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 844

As soon as the words left her lips, the room felt like it was encased in ice.

Vanessa locked eyes with Colby, fully aware of how crucial the White family's international influence was to him, and even more so, how hard Colby had fought to get to his current position. She couldn't wrap her head around the idea that Colby would throw it all away for just one woman.

Sophie, taking in Vanessa's confident stance, allowed herself a slight smile. Poor Vanessa, coddled by Mr. Elwood all these years, was completely clueless about the cutthroat world outside. Right now, Vanessa had no more cards to play against Colby.

"And where's your evidence?" Sophie asked slowly.

Vanessa frowned. "What evidence are you talking about?"

Colby to marry you to entrust the family business to him. You should present some form of proof to substantiate that Mr. Elwood indeed made such a request. Otherwise, it looks like you're just using this to force Colby into marriage because you have feelings for him,

when he was on his deathbed. I was there, and

you?" Sophie asked, feigning concern. "That's tricky. With both of you giving conflicting accounts and both being involved, it's hard to know who to believe. Is there any other evidence to support your claim? Perhaps a witness? Or a contract signed by

Mr. Elwood's promises were

nothing then," Sophie concluded. "Without solid evidence, Ms. Vanessa, your claims lack

"You..."

But going to such lengths for a man? I'm really worried. If the overseas Costello Corporation ends up in White family hands, I wonder

with Colby's leadership. They were hoping to turn Vanessa into