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.

James has been AWOL in Devonport these past few days. The Burke family's

for you."

tone had a barely noticeable hint of

irresistible. That's just Bea's imagination running wild. Her grandson

said. "If he keeps pestering you, I'll deal with

the charm, but James has already bothered Sophie twice; he won't get a third

be a driver, drove Sophie to the Pollard

grand and imposing, occupying prime

back to how aggressive Sandy had been at her engagement party, Sophie realized it was

showed just how powerful the Pollard family

are just outside. If anything goes wrong,

reputation to pull anything drastic tonight. Besides mingling with the socialites, I also want to figure out