Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1712

Even for this outing with Ms. Sophie, Mr. Gordon had burned the midnight oil, working several late nights just to handle the Aldridge family's top brass. Why would he suddenly change his plans now?

Rick knew he shouldn't meddle in Gordon's personal affairs, but he couldn't keep quiet. "Sir, Ms. Sophie really wants to go to the amusement park with you. No one else can fill your shoes. If you back out, she'll be heartbroken."

With that, Rick turned on his heel and left Gordon's study. Gordon, who had been engrossed in his book, looked up once Rick was gone.

Before long, afternoon had arrived. Sophie stood in front of the mirror, twirling with delight. The dress she wore was a recent gift from her brother.

Since she was little, her brother had always picked out her clothes. He knew her style better than anyone and would go out of his way to make her happy. The thought brought a warm smile to her face.

As she grew older, her brother's time with her became less frequent.

"Miss Sophie, someone's here to pick you up."

"Okay, I'm coming!"

Sophie gave her hair a quick touch-up and dashed downstairs. But when she reached the front of the Russell family estate, it wasn't Gordon's car she saw-it was Colby's.

against the car, waiting patiently. Seeing him,

are you doing here? Where's

face was a mix of

Colby explained, opening the car door. "He asked me to take you to the amusement park and stay

you? I

head back inside, but Colby quickly caught her by the arm and gently

out a small scream. When she gathered her wits, she realized she was already seated

seatbelt into place. Sophie scowled, "I don't want to be

sacrificing my precious time here. If

slid into the driver's seat with ease. He drove smoothly, though

"Why did my brother send you? Are you two buddies or

"Ask him."

says he barely

he barely knows

"I don't like you!"