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.

in front of Colby's face. "Take a look.

a girl by Mrs. Costello, looking absolutely adorable, like a little doll, with Mrs. Costello proudly flashing a peace sign beside him. Everyone in Newport knew how much Mrs. Costello had longed for

was sure this photo was locked away in the family safe. Who had taken it out? His face darkened as he quickly pieced together the betrayal. His own mother had taken it out

through," Sophie taunted, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "If you

and asked, "What do you

to take it. Or else..." Sophie sighed

his teeth, his fists clenched. "Alright,

Sophie said eagerly, her eyes sizing him up with

do you plan to