Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1296

Ricardo looked like he'd been hit where it hurt, glaring at Adler, who didn't even flinch. "Mr. Ricardo, you need to realize your situation. We're being generous by letting you stay here for a chat. If we were heartless, we'd force you to repay your debts, and you'd be considering jumping off a building by now!"

"Why do you talk so much?" Jenna cut in. "Can't you just shut up?"

As soon as Jenna spoke, Adler promptly zipped his lips.

Sophie, who was watching Timothy busy in the kitchen, said, “Timothy, please take Mr. Ricardo upstairs. Show him to the guest room at the end of the hallway; he likes his privacy."

"Yes, Ms. Sophie."

As Timothy walked over, the marks from Sophie's previous reprimand were still visible on his neck. Odie noticed and instantly understood that Sophie was just finding a reason to send Timothy away.

Once Timothy and Ricardo were upstairs, Sophie turned to Adler. "Mr. Adler, the ledger."

spread his hands, remaining

frowned. "Where's the

me not

you looking for

her hand, Adler quickly said, "The ledger's in your bag!

Realizing her mistake, Jenna sheepishly pulled the ledger from her bag, apologizing, "Sorry, got so caught up in the

on the table, noticing it wasn't much different from those

ledger from Colby's chapel. We'll grab it today," Sophie told Jenna. "There's a mole in our midst, so keep this

ledger to Jenna, Sophie ensured its

reassuring, "Don't worry, it's

Ricardo? Are we just going to

"Mr. Angelo, why

averted his gaze, mumbling, "...Just curious. Burke Estate is practically turning into a refuge, everyone with