Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1732

Even after countless sleepless nights, you've got to face the media and the public with a big smile plastered on your face. But that wasn't even the hardest part. The real kicker was when, after all the press stuff, you had to haul your tired self onto a plane to the next city.

For two years, Sophie had been through the wringer, both physically and emotionally. But James? He'd been living this grind for over a decade. It was just part of the deal for him, and he'd gotten used to rolling solo.

Picking up on Sophie's thoughts, James gave a little chuckle and said, "I used to think the Burke family was a ball and chain for me. But over time, it turned into a habit. If there's ever a day without work, I'd be lost. I might just end up sitting at home, daydreaming my day away."

"You could always be a teacher," Sophie suggested.

"A teacher?" James raised an eyebrow.

"Yeah, Odie's doing alright at Summerfield. He might come off as a bit of a klutz, but he's quick on the uptake. The Mintons are running legit businesses now, so you must be doing something right as a teacher."

"Are you... sure about that?"

headlines about Odie, like "Minton's CEO Does Good Deeds, Fixes Up Slums, Offers Free Training

"That's awesome!" Sophie exclaimed.

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interesting." Sophie tried

a bit on the wild side, and they'd often show up unannounced, stirring up trouble. Small businesses didn't know

and the fine. Back in the day, breaking into a house was

meeting later, and we have a flight to catch, so we should head out," Sophie said as Colby suddenly pulled

tucked his phone away and said, "I hear Costello Corporation's been swamped lately. Got time for an exclusive, Mr.

to worry about that," Colby replied

in over your head, you

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"Not happening. Safe travels."