Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 1120

With Colby around, Odie always felt protected.

Colby, with a mix of helplessness and affection, said, "Alright, you're the smartest."

Sophie nestled into Colby's arms, whispering, "When can we stop living like this?"

All the constant calculations and stress—it was exhausting. Only with Colby could she find a moment's peace.

"I've been thinking, if we were just kids from a regular wealthy family, with our parents alive, friends around, and none of these schemes or life-and-death struggles, wouldn't that be nice?"

Colby paused before replying, "Trust me, those peaceful days aren't far off."

"Even though you say that, you know as well as I do that as long as that person stays hidden, we'll never reach him. He'll keep coming after us, no matter what," Sophie said softly. "No one will be safe—not you, me, Cindy, Mr. Gordon, Odie... none of us."

They knew well that the mastermind behind the scenes controlled everything. He had killed her parents and Colby's parents, all for the treasure tied to the Devonport legacy.

How much money is enough? How tempting must that treasure be to justify so much death?

"Sophie, we can't let our parents' murders go unpunished. Even if we wanted to let it go, he'd still come for us."

No matter the reason, she was determined to expose him and avenge her and Colby's parents.

The next morning, Sophie received the evening gown for the dinner party. The gown was a bespoke design, as every distinguished lady attending had to wear the brand's custom-made creations. Sophie's was a white satin mermaid dress, cinched at the waist.

Upon seeing the design, Sophie couldn't help but chuckle. Such a thoughtful gesture.

Timothy, who was nearby, noticed but Sophie, unbothered, handed the dress to him, saying, "Iron it for me, please. I'll wear it tonight."