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.

Jenna out, adjusting her aqua-blue dress. "How's

but it looks familiar. Did you

was marked down from nine hundred, then five hundred,

jaw. "Ms. Sophie, you've got serious style, making such an affordable dress look this chic. You have to give me some fashion

this, but I didn't have any other options." They'd gone straight to the Burke Estate after landing, with no time for a new gown. Sophie had to grab the nearest dress

though it was only ninety-nine bucks, the quality

wardrobe's twice the size of my bedroom and she says she

only be worn once at

never see socialites in the same dress twice. They're

We might wear them on regular days, but never repeat