Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1709

The night had settled in, wrapping the world outside in a quiet, intimate darkness. Colby found himself alone in Gordon's study, only to find it empty. He frowned, feeling a twinge of unease. The soft click of the door closing behind him heightened his senses, and he turned swiftly to leave, only to come face-to-face with Sophie standing at the door.

"You?" he asked, his frown deepening. "Step aside."

"My brother asked me to wait for you," Sophie said, her hands tucked playfully behind her back, a mischievous twinkle in her eyes. Her smile was a dead giveaway that she was up to no good.

"Get Gordon out here," Colby demanded coldly.

Sophie shook her head with a sly grin. "Nope. My brother said you're my responsibility tonight, and I get to do whatever I want with you."

"I don't hit women. Now move," Colby said, stepping forward.

it in front of Colby's face. "Take a look. I've got copies, and if you walk out, it'll be all over

him. Everyone in Newport knew how

locked away in the family safe. Who had taken it out? His face darkened as

eyes sparkling with mischief. "If you leave now, you'll never live it down in

swallowed his rising frustration and

Whatever I do, you just have to take it. Or else..." Sophie sighed dramatically, glancing at the young Colby in

teeth, his fists clenched.

Mr. Colby, I can't wait to begin," Sophie said eagerly, her eyes sizing him

do you plan to