Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1287

Sophie spoke up, "Mr. Adler, you seem a bit out of place here."

"That's because I'm calm and collected! I'm a modern, progressive young man!"

Adler led the three of them through the grand entrance of the Tredgold family home.

Inside, a maid was busy tidying up. The place looked like a sprawling museum, filled with priceless artifacts. Sophie glanced around, quickly estimating that these items were all genuine, seven-figure treasures. From porcelain to ornaments, everything was over a century old-luxuries that, back in the day, only royalty and nobility could afford.

Yet, here Adler's father had all these treasures out in the open.

He must really not be worried about thieves.

As Sophie marveled at the collection, she noticed one wall adorned with an array of rare and exotic stones. High-quality jade and gems were among them, along with many she had never seen before.

Just as she was about to take a closer look, Adler's father emerged from the collection room.

"You..."

and well- built, his features still retaining a hint of the handsomeness of his

Colby, and this is Jenna.

Adler introduced the group.

but said coldly, "I know, the

a palpable

spoke, he moved aside to place an item back into a display case, and asked,

less than welcoming, but this level of coldness was a

and looked at

small talk, Sophie said, "We came to ask

words, Adler

who had been handling a

father silent, Adler seized the moment to

to see my childhood photos? I'll go

let's go get