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."

crown jewel of our collection. This ruby is flawless, only a gem of this caliber can match your grace and sophistication, Mrs. Costello." "Mrs. Costello, this is a one-of-a-kind, limited-edition handbag from

just arriving with Colby. I had no idea the Costello Corporation had

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

smiled but

boring abroad, so we

events like afternoon tea salons and exclusive dinners almost every day. While the men are out making

of her tea,

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

Sophie paused mid-sip.

Bea hadn't left Devonport in decades. It's quite the mystery why she decided to come here