Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1862

In local circles, everyone knew Alexander and his wife as the couple who were deeply in love. Back in Devonport, they were the kind of pair that everyone admired and aspired to be like.

The Costello family had long ties to the military, which often led them into some shady dealings on the side. Decades ago, the Costellos were the undisputed military bigwigs in Devonport. Alexander was especially notorious; nobody dared to mess with him.

But when Alexander's wife got pregnant, he decided to step away from the darker side of the family business. When their son Colby was born, he was so cute that the nurse initially thought he was a girl.

Mrs. Costello, once Devonport's top socialite, was unparalleled in beauty and charm. She always dreamt of having a daughter to pass on her elegance and to raise her to be Devonport's next great lady. But Colby, though undeniably handsome, wasn't the girl she had hoped for.

Looking at her three-year-old son, Mrs. Costello mused, "Son, you're so pretty. If you were a girl, it would be perfect."

Little Colby, mature beyond his years, was different from other kids. He rarely smiled and carried a serious expression, just like his father. Mrs. Costello felt a twinge of disappointment.

her son to end up the same. "Sweetheart, how

in her

trouble, young

complete with a wig and a silver tiara. "Isn't he adorable?" Mrs. Costello

"

say a word, just looked hopefully at his father. Surely, his

sighed, "Aria, this isn't going to make

He looks

to send pleading looks his dad's way. Mrs. Costello joyfully took loads

until Colby was seven. Before every photo session, Alexander and Colby would share a knowing look, then shake their heads with

being careless, she hoped this time for a girl. "Colby, do you want a little sister?" she asked with a sparkle in her

"If I have a