Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1447

Odie had just managed to wrestle back his authority from Harold, who'd snatched it away not too long ago. Sophie was a bit skeptical, wondering where Odie got the cash to snag such a high-value gemstone.

With a casual shrug, Odie replied to Sophie's doubts, "Who said I had to buy the stone?"

"If you didn't buy it, then how did you..." Sophie started, but then the penny dropped. She slapped Odie's arm playfully, narrowing her eyes. "You're mixed up in shady business again, aren't you?"

"I'm not Colby! I just dabble in a bit of illegal trading. Just keep your crew in line, why worry about me?"

Colby, standing nearby, shot Odie a look that practically screamed: Upset my wife one more time, and see what happens.

Odie took a deep breath, "Relax, I didn't hurt him. The trade was all above board, and I'm paying him in installments-he's not losing out."

With that reassurance, Sophie leaned in, "So, where'd you stash that gemstone?"

No way I'm letting them find it easily! That rock

The Silent Shadows have always been on a mission to collect rare stones? And these gems might

after all this, I'm pretty

newfound respect. Odie frowned, "Did you think Colby was the only one with brains? I've just been keeping mine

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anymore. I've arranged for the Aldridge family to get you back to Devonport today. It's not safe abroad, and your home there isn't secure either. You'd be better off recovering at the Aldridge Estate. They've got top-notch medical facilities, and William's been set up there to look after your... uh, less-than-perfect health. I reckon two or three months should

do you mean 'less-than-perfect'? Sophie, do you listen to

We need a hand getting Mr. Odie ready to leave. He's a bit delicate right now, so easy does

a crew

this, Odie's face fell. The Aldridge team had him on a stretcher in no time, and Jonah had somehow

was stuck, completely at