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.

the airport, and Rick himself had

need you to go for me," Gordon had

then, Colby hadn't been interested in auctions. "How's the investigation

had given a knowing smile. "The answers you're looking for are at this auction. Trust

eyes had been

uncovering the

replied, leaving Aldridge

he certainly didn't expect it to be orchestrated by

quirks-plans might be laid, but love finds its own

they circled on the carousel. Everything seemed peaceful and right;

them, Colby realized it was time for him to step

still Sophie, but she wasn't

the park. Finally,

his childhood and unraveled only with Sophie. What's done is done, and dreams are just dreams. If given

Colby awoke, William's face was hovering over him, comically close. Instinctively, Colby pushed him