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.

an eyebrow, "Sophie, your husband doesn't seem too fond

again, Colby's grip on the egg

like I've dropped in at the wrong time. Should

silly. We're all family here. Asking you to leave wouldn't be right. Plus, you're

meant that much to

his words, teasing, "Since you're twisting my arm, I'll stay, even if it's reluctantly.

Colby's icy stare met Reece's.

"Hmm?"

glanced at Colby, who had already turned his

for you so you can settle in,"

"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 crash at the hotel the event set

fidgety in the kitchen, and added, "I'm practically family to Sophie. I was