Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1504

Back in the day, Sophie was just trying to get by, using her smarts to navigate the tricky world of Devonport. But now, her gaze was steely and determined. She had built her own empire, and finally, she could be herself.

And him? Well, he made the biggest choice of his life, partly because of her.

James and Harold pulled up to the Aldridge Estate and parked their cars. They were ready to head upstairs and see Odie. But as soon as Harold cracked open the door, a vase came flying straight at Sophie. She stood there, momentarily stunned. Odie, lying on the bed, was just as shocked. Luckily, Harold kicked the vase away just in time, saving Sophie from a nasty hit.

“What's gotten into you?” Harold asked, his brow furrowing, eyes sharp as daggers.

Odie's face was stormy. "Blowing a million at a nightclub abroad, shacking up with a gigolo for the night, Sophie, you've really outdone yourself!"

are you bringing this up..." Sophie rubbed

off. Instead, he strolled in, poured himself a glass of red wine, and said, "I'm waiting for her side of the story

her. Even though James kept quiet, she knew

are so

leaned back on the bed, radiating a CEO's authority. "Go

"It's a

"Then cut

Kiran did it until we were leaving, and he casually mentioned Colby's illness. That's when it hit me— Kiran wanted to plant seeds of

The next day, it was all over the news. I think Kiran, or whoever is backing him, was gunning for Colby. Colby's a powerful guy, but his only real vulnerability is me. They probably wanted to make him lose it, using this

frowned, "So you knew all along? Why