Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1006

Bea strolled over to Elodie, gently patting the back of her hand. "My dear niece has always been such a well-mannered and sensible child, unlike you. I won't let you corrupt my precious grandniece."

It was clear to everyone that Bea favored Elodie immensely.

However, Elodie and Sophie both knew that Bea's affection was merely for show.

After all, Elodie and Bea were relatives only in the most distant sense, with no real interaction over the years.

It wasn't as if Bea had fallen in love with Elodie at first sight.

It was all about interests at play.

Elodie gently withdrew her hand from Bea's grasp, then smiled at her. "Bea, I was merely exchanging a few words with Mrs. Costello. It's nothing significant."

"How could it be insignificant? You are the heir to the Reeves estate, my guest from the Burke household. Sophie is a sly one, hell-bent on seizing our Burke assets. I can't let her brainwash you!"

leave the Burke household at once. Don't make me

completely misunderstood

herself comfortable on a nearby sofa, not at all acting like a stranger. "I'm here to see Ms. Elodie, not you.

to sip her tea, her relaxed demeanor infuriating Bea. "Sophie! Who gave you the

entered the house, Bea. As someone

said with a slight smile.

that the next time you visit the beauty clinic, you pay a little attention to facial treatments. Getting angry like this

hit Bea

know a reputable beauty clinic.

"Sure."

her hands. "My car's just outside. Shall I drive?" "No need, I'll drive. I don't like sitting in the passenger seat; it always makes me feel

Sophie exchanged words, leaving no room for

Bea wanted to speak, the two were already heading out of the Burke family's

is Sophie even