Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1029

Sandy might not totally get the tangled drama of Devonport's elite, but she knows Elodie's been gunning for Sophie lately. This trip abroad? All courtesy of Elodie.

Sophie stepped up, invitation in hand, and said, "Since the Burke family and Sandy have teamed up, let's see what Ms. Elodie wants with us this time."

By evening, the area outside the Regent Hotel was buzzing with excitement. Everyone was aware that Reeves International was Devonport's new rising star. Plus, the buzz was that Elodie might just inherit the Burke family empire, especially now that Reeves International had partnered with them.

Sure, the Aryan scandal had shaken things up a bit for Reeves International, but a partnership with Burke International? That would smooth things over in no time. With Burke International's backing, Aryan's mess was practically nothing.

Jenna stepped out of the car, eyes wide as she took in the scene outside the Regent Hotel. "Wow," she said, "the Reeves family really knows how to throw a party. I've never seen such a grand event at the Regent Hotel before."

Devonport had only a few top-tier hotels, but not just anyone could host a banquet at the Regent.

her aqua-blue dress. "How's

a once-over, rubbed her chin, and said, "It's nice, but it looks

down from nine hundred, then five hundred, to

Sophie, you've got serious style, making such an affordable dress look this chic. You have

to wear this, but I didn't have any other options." They'd gone straight to the Burke Estate after landing, with no time for

was only ninety-nine bucks, the quality was surprisingly

wardrobe's twice the size of my bedroom and she says she has nothing to

added, "You really don't get it. Those gowns can only be worn once at a banquet, or you'll get

I never see socialites in the

wear them on regular days, but never