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.

started on his first night back in Devonport. Gordon's team had been waiting at the airport, and Rick himself had come to

to go for

then, Colby hadn't been interested in auctions.

for are at this auction. Trust

eyes had been filled with

was about uncovering the

had replied, leaving Aldridge Manor with Adler to attend the

Sophie there. And he certainly

might be laid,

found Sophie leaning joyfully on Gordon's shoulder as they circled on the carousel.

it was time for him to

still Sophie, but she wasn't

lit a cigarette and walked away from the park.

knot tied in his childhood and unraveled only with Sophie. What's done is done, and dreams are just dreams. If given another chance, he might not fall for

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