Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 1401

"Sophie, you know..." Jenna started, but Harold cut in before she could finish, "My brother's gone."

Sophie was momentarily taken aback by Harold's words. "He's been in charge of Aldridge Global long enough," Harold said with a hint of detachment. "This time, he decided to leave."

Jenna and Adler remained quiet.

After a pause, Sophie asked, "Did he... mention where he's headed?"

"No," Harold replied. "Maybe he'll go abroad, or perhaps to some quaint little town away from the city. He might just want to live that quiet country life he always talked about..."

"So, he's not coming back to Devonport, is he?"

"That's right."

With Harold's confirmation, Sophie felt a pang of realization. It was all over. Gordon didn't want to stay in this city anymore. But why did he leave without a word? Not even a proper goodbye.

"I still have so many questions for him..." Sophie murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. She vividly remembered everything from her dream. It was so perfect, those memories felt almost real. She longed to see Gordon, ask him about their past, and find out what really happened.

She glanced at the Aldridge Global family crest she held, her eyes clouding with emotion.

Harold, seeing her distress, swallowed the comforting words he was about to offer. Instead, he tried to sound nonchalant, "It's not like we'll never see him again. He just needs some time alone. Who knows... maybe he’ll be back sooner than we think."

Sophie found a bit of solace in Harold's words. He was right. The world is vast, but if you really want to see someone, you'll find a way.

Harold looked up earnestly, "I never meant to keep this from you."

"I get it," Colby replied simply.

As he turned to go back into the room, he added, "Don’t tell Sophie. I don't want her to go through more pain."

"Alright," Harold agreed.

When Colby re-entered the room, he found Sophie and Jenna chatting lightly. Watching Sophie clutch the Aldridge family crest, he stood in silence for a long moment.