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.

you say you were too

to carve out some time at

in the afternoon

the evening. It's the best time I could manage," Gordon

the future head of the Aldridge 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

with me, even for an hour, makes

have Rick

a giddy child and

room.

Gordon's face slipped back to its usual

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

replied flatly. "Get