Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 849

Bea watched Marian pack her bags, a cold laugh bubbling up from within.

"Sophie, back in Devonport you had Colby to shield you. Out here? Your luck might not hold up so well."

That afternoon, somewhere overseas.

Inside the grand halls of the Costello estate, Sophie eyed the maid who brought in the glittering jewelry, the haute couture gowns, and those limited-edition handbags. She glanced at the trio of society ladies on the opposite sofa, a slight smile tugging at her lips. "These gifts are absolutely stunning and clearly valuable; you've all put a lot of thought into this."

"Mrs. Costello, among all the socialites I've met, your figure is unmatched, even more perfect than our top models. We've just finished a set of luxury designer gowns, and you were the first person I thought of. Only someone with your elegance could truly bring this dress to life."

brought you the crown jewel of our collection. This ruby is flawless, only a gem of this caliber can match your

Sophie leaned back, unbothered. "I appreciate everyone's kindness. I'm still getting used to things here after just arriving with Colby. I had no idea the Costello Corporation had so

just a flick of Colby's finger, he could shake up the

smiled but

just worried you might find it boring abroad, so we thought we'd introduce you to some social gatherings and parties,

we have events like afternoon tea salons and exclusive dinners almost every day. While the men are out making money, we deserve to

a sip of her

until Mrs. Lee broke the silence, "I heard Bea Burke arrived overseas this morning. Lots of folks are eager to have her at

Sophie paused mid-sip.

left Devonport in decades. It's quite the mystery