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...

here's

smoked fish, salad, and a couple of veggies burgers. Oh, and I don't like carrots, but

Costello. We'll get that ready

had seen everything from the doorway, scowled and stopped her. "Who

taken aback. "Wasn't it Mr.

"Leave."

"Sure."

back, Sophie had

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

Costello, you're a prisoner. Remember your

me into the Minton home that I was a distinguished guest. And distinguished guests, naturally, get distinguished treatment." Sophie sipped her tea and added, "Besides, I came here willingly. We could

you want to

maid, Polly, who served me before was quite good. Did she come along?" Sophie mentioned this

you wish, I can

doors and windows. It shouldn't be

a deep breath and said, "We