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?"

them find it easily! That rock cost me a pretty penny. Handing it over just

have always been on a mission to collect rare stones? And these gems might lure out

all this, I'm pretty sure I'm onto

know you had it in you. I've been underestimating you." Sophie looked at him with newfound respect. Odie frowned, "Did you think Colby was the only

done a good job of

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

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

up, Sophie signaled to the folks standing by the door, "Hey, can you come in? We need a hand getting Mr. Odie ready to leave. He's a bit delicate

enough, a crew

him on a stretcher in

completely at their