Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1711

"Rick," Gordon called out suddenly, his voice calm but firm. "You're talking too much."

"...Yes, sir."

As Rick headed out, he gave Sophie a playful wink.

Sophie's heart fluttered with warmth. She knew her brother treated her differently.

"Do you really keep a stern face when you're out and about, big brother? What does that even look like? I want to see it!" Sophie teased, trying to catch a glimpse of anything other than Gordon's usual composed look. But Gordon's face remained as steady as ever. "He's just exaggerating. Don't believe him."

"Oh... I thought I was special. Turns out I'm just like everyone else," Sophie pouted playfully.

She quickly sneaked a glance in Gordon's direction, hoping to spot any change in his expression.

smile tugged at his lips as he said, "You've been going on about wanting to visit the new amusement park

of the amusement park lit up Sophie's face. "Didn't you say you were too busy to

carve out some

the afternoon is so

It's the best time I could manage," Gordon replied, a touch of resignation

family, he had a mountain of responsibilities, particularly since their father had started slacking off. Juggling the family's affairs left him with little time for leisure, making any outing

makes me happy," Sophie said with a bright smile, her

ready. I'll have Rick pick you

chirped, leaping up like a giddy

room.

Sophie had left, Gordon's face

later, Rick came in with a tray of pastries. Seeing only

"Get ready for the