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 family's matriarch probably thinks

for you."

had a barely

not that irresistible. That's just Bea's imagination running wild. Her grandson coming overseas is probably for some

for the best," Colby said. "If he keeps pestering you, I'll

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

pretending to be a driver,

imposing, occupying prime real estate

engagement party, Sophie realized it

just how powerful

outside. If anything goes wrong, call

the socialites, I also want to figure out Bea and Caelum's relationship. If I can