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..."

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

Colby, and

Adler introduced the group.

didn't even glance at Adler but said coldly, "I know, the

he created a palpable

place an item back into a display case,

be less than welcoming, but this level of coldness was a bit

looked at Sophie, hoping she would break

small talk, Sophie said, "We came to ask

Sophie's words, Adler

who had been handling a collectible,

father silent, Adler seized the

want to see my childhood photos? I'll

go get