Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1400

He slipped to the ground, the last flicker of life leaving him.

The next morning.

Sophie had been out cold for a whole day after her surgery. When she finally blinked awake, the first thing she saw was Colby, snoozing right beside her.

She tried to sit up, but a sharp pain in her shoulder kept her pinned down. Colby must've sensed she was awake because he opened his eyes almost immediately.

Seeing Sophie awake brought an undeniable joy to Colby's face. "Are you alright? Do you need me to get the doctor?"

Sophie gently shook her head. "I'm okay."

"The anesthesia should have worn off by now. Does it hurt?"

"No, it doesn't."

"I'll grab you some water."

Sophie held his hand. "I'm not

just wanted to sit there and

stay right here with you.

back beside

asked, "How's Mr. Gordon and

mention of Gordon made Colby's eyes cloud over for a

didn't catch the change in his expression. Just then, Adler and Jenna burst into

are you? Feeling any better? This jerk Colby wouldn't let us visit!" Jenna exclaimed as she rushed to

I'm fine. No need to

that? It was so dangerous! If we hadn't shown up when we did, who knows what could've

bad feeling about something. Good thing Harold got in touch with us, so we headed back early. But we couldn't find you at first. Luckily, Harold's guys had already taken care of Odie's crew, and Colt, that stubborn

you

hadn't checked. Without the passcode, Colby

this, Sophie's eyes darkened. So, those gunshots

happened to Mr. Gordon?