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.

already caught on to Sophie's little act. A faint smile tugged at his lips as he said, "You've been going on about wanting to visit the new amusement park downtown. Still up for

say you were too busy to take me? Has Mr.

"I managed to carve out some time at three this

three in the afternoon

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

mountain of responsibilities, particularly since their father had started slacking off.

Just having you with me, even for an hour, makes me happy," Sophie said with a bright

have Rick

Sophie chirped, leaping up like a giddy child and

room.

Sophie had left, Gordon's face slipped back to its

tray of pastries. Seeing only Gordon in the study, he asked curiously, "Sir, where's

"Get ready for the afternoon