Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 851

Sophie paused for a moment, then said, "No wonder. Even though the Burke family is the top dog in Devonport, Bea doesn't have any real power at Burke International. Why would those socialites go out of their way to host dinners? Turns out it's because Bea is tied to the Pollard family."

Throwing a dinner at the Pollard estate suggests Caelum and Bea had some kind of history.

Colby handed Sophie another dessert, saying, "I'll go with you tonight."

"No need. It's a high-society ladies' dinner. Are you a high-society lady?" Sophie joked. "Besides, Bea coming all the way from Eastwood College means it's either because James is here or she's specifically gunning for me."

Bea might seem kind on the surface, but she's petty to the core.

Sophie had already managed to thoroughly offend Bea before; there was no way Bea would let it slide.

on. James has been AWOL in Devonport these past few days. The Burke

for you."

a barely

"For me? I'm not that irresistible. That's just Bea's imagination running

the best," Colby said. "If he

already bothered Sophie twice; he won't get a third

pretending to be a driver, drove Sophie to the Pollard family

family's mansion was grand and imposing, occupying prime real

party, Sophie realized it was the Pollard family's backing that gave

showed just how powerful the Pollard family was

people are just outside. If

reputation to pull anything drastic tonight. Besides mingling with the socialites, I also want to figure out Bea and Caelum's relationship. If I can meet Mr. Caelum,