Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1092

Sophie walked back into the room and saw Colby trying to take a stroll. She rushed over to support him and scolded, "The doctor said you shouldn't be walking around. Why don't you ever listen?"

"My body recovers faster than most people's," Colby replied casually.

"Don't give me that. Even though the venom's out of your system, you're still weak. I know you're itching to get back to Devonport to mess with Reeves International."

Realizing Sophie was in on his plan, Colby guessed she must have gotten the info from Griffin.

"So, you know."

"Of course, I know. Did you really think you could handle this behind my back?"

to go after Reeves International. I never really wanted Burke

tucking a stray lock of Sophie's hair behind her ear. "But

Burke International. If he could secure it for her, he'd be more than happy to

was James's wife. Now that

Sure enough, he looked uncharacteristically

because I was James's wife...

do I have to make the

won't deny that I initially approached you because you were James's wife, but I never planned to use you. That night at the auction, I purposely challenged you just to get your attention. When you got kidnapped, I realized how much you mean to me. Sophie, you're the love of my life, the one I want to spend forever with. I'd never use you for anything. Status, wealth, power-none of that

always say sweet things. I don't want to hear what you

"Alright."

how quickly Colby agreed and teased, "You agreed too fast. A lifetime is long. If you ever wrong