Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1715

Under the starry night sky, the city lights and the glow from countless homes stretched out before them, like twinkling stars in the vast expanse above. Sophie sat in the Ferris wheel, clutching Gordon's arm, watching as the city slowly shrank beneath them. This city was always beautiful, but tonight it was the most enchanting.

Sophie playfully swung her legs, and when Gordon wasn't paying attention, she sneakily took out her phone to snap a picture of his profile. But she forgot to turn off the flash, and just as the shutter clicked, Gordon turned to look at her. In the photo, Gordon and the city blended seamlessly with the stars, creating a perfect portrait. Yet, neither the city nor the stars could outshine the gentle look in Gordon's eyes.

"Gordon, why did you have Colby pick me up today? You know I can't stand him," Sophie pouted, glancing at the photo on her phone. Mentioning Colby, Gordon's gaze drifted into the distance, his expression as calm as ever: "If there's anyone in the world who could protect and care for you more than I can, that person would be Colby."

me. I only need you, Gordon," Sophie shrugged it off, snapping selfies as she

sky in a dazzling display. Sophie's eyes lit up with excitement, "Gordon, look! Fireworks!" But

was right. In his dreams, Sophie was solely devoted to her Harold. Maybe, just this once, he could allow himself to be selfish. Just treat it as a dream, where he was still her Harold. After she graduated from college, they'd get engaged and married. He could still protect her for a lifetime, care for her, love her, and

warm, soft sensation pressed against her forehead. Her finger slipped on the shutter button of her phone, capturing the moment forever. Gordon gently patted Sophie's head, saying, "Silly girl, I can only accompany you this

what are you talking about?" Sophie's smile began to fade, a pang of sadness creeping in, though she couldn't quite grasp why. It felt as if the

calling out to her, familiar in its urgency, as she shook her head lightly. Why