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..."

fifty, Adler's father was tall and well- built, his features still retaining a

Colby, and this is Jenna. You've

Adler introduced the group.

said coldly, "I know, the famous Mr. Colby, and Ms. Sophie, Ms.

he created a palpable distance

item back into a display case, and

less than welcoming, but this level of coldness was a

cleared his throat and looked at Sophie, hoping she would break

small talk, Sophie said, "We came to ask about the secret of

words,

been handling

silent, Adler seized the moment to grab Jenna,

my childhood photos?

let's go get