Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1269

"Sophie! Sophie!"

Adler's voice yanked her out of her daydream.

Seeing everyone staring at her, Sophie snapped back to reality and asked, "What?"

In the cozy living room of the Burke Estate, everyone was gathered around.

Jenna said, "We were just talking about the situation in Devonport. What's up with you zoning out again?"

"Yeah, you've been off in your own world all day!" someone chimed in.

Adler, realizing he had lost his train of thought, asked, "Oh right, where was I?"

Jenna, rolling her eyes, replied, "You were talking about how James and Harold have teamed up, and how the Burke family and the Mintons have signed a five- year deal."

Can you imagine the chaos if the Mintons bring their shady Summerfield practices

could finish, Odie shot

Odie, and Adler gave an awkward laugh. “I didn't mean it like that... but come on, Summerfield's a mess... you know it as well as

back on the sofa and said coolly, "I'm not from

bit chastised, softened his tone, "Anyway... the situation is what it is. You've seen how close James and Harold, the traitor, have

Sandy grumbled. "I told my dad, and he's going

Everyone else: "..."

whispering, "Given the current mess in Devonport, even our dad coming

"Why not?"

don't have any pull in

Sandy looked confused, "...Really?"

prayer, almost bowing to Sandy, "Yes, really! Please, stop bringing up dad. Our family's reputation

"Then, what

around like a headless chicken! Remember the old man pondering over the past? Now, with the last elder of the four major families gone, it's just us trying