Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1829

Chapter 1829

"Hey, about last night..." Sophie started, but before she could finish, Gordon was already down on one knee, slipping a pair of slippers onto her feet.

"I've told you a million times, don't run around barefoot," he said.

"It's fine, the floor's super warm," Sophie replied, shrugging it off. She was used to it by now. The Aldridge Estate wasn't originally fitted with floor heating, but Gordon had it installed just for her because she loved to wander around without shoes. Ironically, it made her even less inclined to wear slippers indoors.

"Did you stay with me all night?" Sophie asked, grinning as she clung to his arm. "I knew you wouldn't leave me hanging."

"There was an international conference last night; I was tied up with that," Gordon said, giving her forehead a light tap. "Don't be so reckless from now on."

it felt like

say

had once pointed out that she and her brother were too close. Being so close, Sophie often struggled to determine

presence, she always felt a sense of security, like nothing could possibly go

asked, his gaze

we're too close, but even when I take a step back, you're still

Gordon pressed his lips together,

says that when you meet someone special, your heart races, your eyes can't help but follow them, and you want to be with them forever. Everyone talks about how many

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