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 come to greet him. Later,

an auction tonight that I can't attend. I need you to go for

in auctions. "How's the investigation

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

had been filled

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

it," Colby had replied, leaving Aldridge Manor with

meet Sophie there. And he certainly didn't expect it to be

laid, but love finds

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

it was time for him to

she wasn't the Sophie

Colby lit a cigarette and walked away from the park. Finally, he understood

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

face was hovering over