Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1472

When Sophie and Colby walked back in, Reece quickly found an excuse to end his call.

Sophie asked, "Did you head out without letting Ada know?"

"It's work-related this time. Ada was just briefing me on tomorrow's schedule."

Reece shut his laptop, noticing Sophie looking a bit frazzled. He remarked, "You two are back already? Seems like the investigation hit some bumps."

"It's not that it was bumpy, just a bit of a wild ride. Colby can fill you in on the details."

With that, Sophie plopped down onto the couch. Colby, as was his routine, warmed up a cup of milk for Sophie and fetched a slice of cake from the fridge he'd prepped earlier. He didn't stick around but instead headed to the kitchen to

boil some eggs.

Reece raised an eyebrow, "Sophie, your

again, Colby's grip on the egg

dropped in at the wrong time. Should I pack

up. Sophie took a sip of her milk, "Don't be silly. We're all family here. Asking you to leave wouldn't be right. Plus, you're our company's

realize I meant that much

even if it's reluctantly. I hope Mr.

eyes landed on Colby, his tone laced with a subtle challenge. Picking up on the vibe, Colby's icy stare met Reece's. Most people would take that as a cue to back off. But Reece, playing innocent, asked, "Mr. Colby, is there something on my

"Hmm?"

late, glanced at Colby, who had already turned

you so you can settle

"I sent it ahead."

with tasks, so I can't stick around. I was just messing with you earlier. Tonight, I'll crash at the

family to Sophie. I was there at the main table for her wedding. Mr. Colby, take good care of Sophie. Don't let