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.

Colby wasn't eager to chat, Reece raised an eyebrow, "Sophie, your husband doesn't seem

that again, Colby's grip on the egg tightened until it exploded

dropped in at the wrong time. Should I pack up and

Reece made no move to get 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 biggest star. Hotels are crawling with cameras, and any drama involving

meant that much

even if it's reluctantly. I hope Mr. Colby and I can

icy stare met Reece's. Most people would take that as

"Hmm?"

on late, glanced at Colby, who had already turned his focus to cleaning

so you can settle in," she said, then

"I sent it ahead."

up his laptop, "Ada's got me lined up with tasks, so I can't stick around. I was just messing with you earlier. Tonight, I'll

"I'm practically family to Sophie. I was there at the main table for her wedding. Mr. Colby, take good