Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1578

So, he quickly shifted gears, saying, "But... were you two seriously planning to take on all those mercenaries on your own, without even knowing we were on our way?"

"Who said anything about going solo? There were two of us, right?"

Sophie really had intended to make a run for it with Colby, especially since they had backup waiting outside. In her original plan, if The Silent Shadows nabbed her on a murder charge, and if Odie didn't swoop in for a rescue, they'd probably let her go. Or try to win her over, like today.

After all, she had the support of the four major families behind her. The Silent Shadows would prefer to recruit her rather than just take her out.

And when Logan mentioned making a move, she wasn't too worried about things going south. With Colby by her side, her fears were cut in half.

Adler and Jenna noticed that Sophie and Colby's hands had somehow found each other, and the air got a bit awkward for a second.

Adler chimed in, "Alright, this place is a wreck. Let's not hang around here longer than we need to. I'll get my folks in to clean this up, and we should head out."

Sophie shook her head, "We can't leave just yet."

leaving? What are you waiting for? Reinforcements to show

need to take Robert and

and Jenna exchanged a confused glance, clearly out of the loop,

An hour later.

Minton family mansion.

feel, you two high schoolers, to survive a kidnapping only to land in

to Sophie, patiently

and Robert couldn't help but stare at Colby, their eyes a mix of curiosity and fear, though Sophie

the table, "Hey, we're talking to

cautiously, then quickly

first time

hesitantly, "Yeah, I mean, the legendary Colby peeling

on! Never thought