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

"That's awesome!" Sophie exclaimed.

next

"Minton's CEO Breaks into Home, Robs the Rich to Help the

interesting." Sophie tried not

years, the Mintons had cleaned up their act, but they still had that fierce streak. Their ways were still a bit on the wild side, and they'd often show up unannounced, stirring up trouble. Small businesses didn't know what to do - too scared to call the cops, but

fine. Back in the day, breaking into a house was just another Tuesday for Odie. The stuff he used to

later, and we have a flight to catch, so we should head out," Sophie said

"I hear Costello Corporation's been swamped lately. Got time for an

to worry about that," Colby

you ever feel like you're in over your head, you could

I'd offer a pretty penny

"Not happening. Safe travels."