Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1781

The hesitation on the other end of the line was palpable. Finally, Odie's voice broke through, "Why is Fiona ditching school my problem? I'm just the one tasked with bringing her back."

Fiona, standing nearby, couldn't believe how effortlessly Odie shifted the blame onto her. The valiant figure she once admired in Odie crumbled instantly. He had been the one to suggest school was tedious and had whisked her away in his flashy sports car for some fun.

"Is that right?" she asked.

"Absolutely," Odie replied smoothly. "Has Fiona skipped school again? Lucky for her, I was planning a trip to Devonport this week. I'll get my secretary to book a flight and personally bring her back."

Sophie glanced at Fiona but chose not to reveal Odie's fib. She said, "Alright then, come by tonight. Colby and I have just sorted out some issues with Isaac, and I think... Fiona might actually be glad to see you bring her home."

With that, Sophie ended the call.

Fiona's face turned stormy.

"Still think

its quirks. Realizing the truth, Fiona felt like crying but no tears came. She had believed Odie genuinely cared, but in front of her mom, he didn't

a decision then and there. She was done liking

for a

James stood, giving Fiona a cool look. He spoke only that

talking-to.

went downstairs. Her dad and Alec were off somewhere, leaving just her and her godfather in the living

you the phone you used to call the

at school. She shouldn't have had any other

Fiona's heart skipped a beat. Panicked, she cobbled together

over her face. However, James didn't call her out. Instead, he said calmly, "I've got the

to dial the