Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1164

"Pack your bags; we're heading to Devonport."

"Now?" Jonah hesitated. "But what about Summerfield while we're gone?"

With a mole in Summerfield, Odie leaving now could spell trouble for the Mintons. If the person lurking in the shadows took this opportunity to strike, their absence would be the perfect chance for an attack.

"Don't worry, we'll only be gone a few days. If I, as the newly appointed CEO of Burke International, don't show up and take charge, it wouldn't look right."

Odie adjusted his tie, not missing the chance to flaunt his new power. Securing a foothold in Devonport that could rival Colby was a victory he was eager to show off.

Jonah nodded, "I'll book the flights right away."

"And make sure the reporters in Devonport are there to meet us. I want the whole town to know that I, Odie, am the new CEO of Burke International, a force to be reckoned with against Colby!"

"Got it," Jonah replied, still puzzled by his boss's need to show off. After all, the CEO position was something Odie had bought from Sophie. Why not mention how much he paid her? What's there to boast about?

Meanwhile, in Devonport-

by Colby and Jenna, held in the living room. Jenna, with one high heel pressed on a captive's shoulder, demanded, "Who sent you to

really

a beating from Jenna and Colby, their faces bruised

Then I'll make you

raised her hand to strike again, but Sophie intervened, "Jenna! You'll kill him if you

still fuming, exclaimed, "You don't know how vile they are! Colby and I have been questioning them all morning. They claim they were paid to do this job,

thugs and asked, "Were you ordered to kill

"Both... both..."

barely dared to look up. Sophie approached him, "Are you

"...Yes."

did the transaction

"Online, a payment."