Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1272

Everyone was just having a bit of fun; it was no big deal. But now, things in

Devonport were getting complicated. Sophie was finding it harder and harder to tell who was a friend and who was an enemy.

After a moment of silence, Angelo finally spoke up, "Sophie, I've got to be straight with you. I was asked to stay by your side, but I can't tell you who put me up to it. I swear, I never meant to betray anyone. And about Kiran showing up-honestly, I have no idea what's going on."

Sophie just stared at Angelo, not saying a word. Trusting him was easier said than done. Gordon had taught her to question everything, but doubting the people around her was the last thing she wanted to do.

“Alright, words aren't enough. Let's check the surveillance footage. That'll clear things up—whether you were really knocked out in the back garden yesterday."

"What?" Angelo looked puzzled, but Sophie had already called the Aldridge family's surveillance room.

The call didn't go through right away, so she dialed Rick instead.

what's up?"

see the surveillance footage from last night at the Burke Estate

sorry, Ms. Sophie, but the surveillance system's still down for maintenance. We can't pull

"Got it," she said quietly

asked, "So, what

like she wanted

"Me?"

guess I was being paranoid. Don't take it

I'm pretty laid-back. It's normal for you to have doubts, but I promise you,

didn't say anything. After Angelo

was down... Since Timothy's incident, it had been “under maintenance." For a family known for its top-notch

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