Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1378

In Joseph's mind, Ruby had no interest in patching things up with him. As for himself, he had long given up on the dream of a picture-perfect family. He was used to flying solo, and even if everything around him crumbled and was rebuilt, he'd still be the same. No amount of regret on Joseph's part would mend this broken home.

James, with a touch of indifference, said, "Let's keep these conversations for after we've pulled it off." He left the study, finding the hall filled with the people he'd gathered.

Harold stood there, glancing up at James, "Everyone's ready. When do we head out?"

"Whenever you are."

James added, "But... you're not coming along."

Harold's eyebrows knitted together, "What do you mean by that?"

"It's just my dad and me going in. I'm counting on you to stand guard outside, Mr. Aldridge."

to his voice, he said, "Without me, you wouldn't even know where the Aldridge family hid the treasure. Now you're leaving me

is that keeping watch outside is crucial, and you're the best man for the job. Don't worry, once we find the Devonport treasure, you'll

pat. "I know you don't want to be forever tagged as the underachieving playboy in your brother's shadow. Once we snag the treasure, you can step up as the

words seemed to sway Harold, who nodded, "Alright, but I want it in writing. You promised me fifty

"Fair enough."

a slight smile, Joseph glanced over

me already?" came a voice

of him brought a broad smile to Joseph's face. "I knew you

replied, "Joseph, remember

a claim to fifty percent, Harold's frown deepened, "You too?

to see what all the fuss is about. I'll hand over any gold and silver without