Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1855

"Loving someone doesn't need a reason."

Sophie looked at Colby, her eyes earnest. "My brother, he's the best person to me in this whole world, the most important."

As Colby took in the soft features of her face, an unexpected flutter stirred in his chest. They strolled through the amusement park together, the world around them slowly winding down. Just when the park was about to close, Colby's phone buzzed with a call from Gordon.

"I need to take this," he said.

Sophie nodded, understanding.

Stepping away, Colby answered. Gordon's voice came through, steady and firm.

"This time, I'm not letting you off easy."

It was a simple statement, yet it triggered a flood of memories for Colby. Memories of another time, another world where he and Sophie had first crossed paths and eventually found their way to each other.

at the airport, and Rick himself had come to greet

that I can't attend. I need you to go for me," Gordon had

interested in auctions. "How's the investigation going?" he'd

given a knowing smile. "The answers you're looking for are at this auction. Trust me, you won't

had been

Devonport wasn't just about untangling his overseas assets. It was about uncovering the truth

it," Colby had replied, leaving Aldridge Manor with Adler to attend

meet Sophie there. And he certainly didn't expect

might be laid,

found Sophie leaning joyfully on Gordon's shoulder as they circled on the carousel. Everything seemed peaceful and right; her smile was genuine, straight

for him to step back. In

was still Sophie, but she wasn't the

lit a cigarette and walked away from the

with Sophie. What's done is done, and dreams are just dreams. If given another chance, he

hovering over him, comically close. Instinctively, Colby pushed him