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.

been AWOL in Devonport these past few days. The Burke family's matriarch probably thinks her precious

for you."

a barely noticeable

just Bea's imagination running wild. Her grandson coming overseas is probably for some scheme with the Pollard family or maybe

the best," Colby said. "If he

the charm, but James has already bothered Sophie twice; he

the evening, Colby, pretending to be a

was grand and imposing, occupying prime real estate in the city

Sandy had been at her engagement party, Sophie realized it was the Pollard family's backing that gave Sandy

just how powerful the Pollard family

are just outside. If anything goes

too much about her reputation to pull anything drastic tonight. Besides mingling with the socialites, I also want