Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1153

"Hey there, look who finally decided to join us!" came a playful voice from downstairs.

Four people were huddled around a poker table, deeply engrossed in their game. Sophie had just managed to pull Timothy into the fray. Upon seeing Colby come down the stairs, Adler threw down a card, grinning, "What were you two big shots talking about that's so hush-hush? Not even Sophie gets to know?"

"Private business," Colby replied, descending the last few steps. He noticed the trio exchanging sneaky signals under the table, clearly planning to gang up on Timothy. He looked away, pretending to be oblivious.

Sophie caught Colby's eye and gave him a subtle nod. Colby moved behind Timothy, took a quick peek at his hand, then signaled back to Sophie.

"Queen of Hearts," Timothy said, discarding his card.

"Gotcha!" Sophie declared, spreading her cards out with a triumphant smile.

Timothy stared at the table, bewildered. Who bets everything on a Queen of Hearts?

man, you're still too green. Ms. Sophie just outfoxed you.

sighed and handed over a crisp bill to Sophie. The stakes were high,

making waves lately-gracing financial magazine covers, giving interviews, and looking poised to dethrone

our corner, who cares if Elodie becomes CEO of Burke International? Tomorrow, Sophie will take her on

*Snap*

an East Wind tile, and Sophie won yet again. "Sorry, little brother, you've been outplayed

the East

stood up. "Ms. Sophie, I'm going to clean up," he said, walking away

already? It's just a few thousand dollars!

at their haul, while Sophie exchanged a knowing glance with Colby. Colby nodded and

said, standing