Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 871

"...No way," Jonah said. "From what we heard earlier, Sophie likely relapsed on our new drug. Once you try it, you're hooked for good, especially if it's a relapse."

"You're right." Odie picked up the newspaper again. "Sophie's just bluffing. She's too proud to admit she can't kick the habit and too ashamed to ask for help. So, she's taking the easy way out by coming back on her own."

"Good point, boss."

"Let her stew for a bit. If she asks to see me, tell her I'm busy."

"Got it."

Jonah left the room.

By 8 p.m., the kitchen had prepared dinner and delivered it to Sophie's room.

Sophie watched the spread of dishes on the cart and nodded in approval.

Salmon tartare, cherry foie gras, filet mignon, creamy corn soup...

Costello, here's your

any lighter dishes? I was hoping for smoked fish, salad, and a couple of veggies burgers. Oh, and

We'll

from the doorway, scowled and stopped her. "Who told you to

"Wasn't it Mr. Odie who instructed us this

"Leave."

"Sure."

Jonah turned back, Sophie had already started on her

between bites, "The Minton family's chef is quite good. Came over

a prisoner.

guest. And distinguished guests, naturally, get distinguished treatment." Sophie sipped her tea and added, "Besides, I

you want to see the

that the maid, Polly, who served me before was quite good. Did

you wish, I can assign

at night, and you've locked all the doors and windows. It shouldn't

breath and said, "We can