Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 1477

The night had settled deep, and within the church's serene confines, the stained glass windows cast a gentle glow, stretching the silhouette of a tall figure into something almost suffocatingly imposing. Suddenly, the stillness was broken by the sound of footsteps echoing through the vast space.

A young man, cloaked in a black robe and masked, made his entrance. "You dare come before me without completing your task?" The voice of the master was low, threading an eerie tension through the air.

The young man standing before him was unfazed. "Sophie and Colby have been doing a stellar job keeping Odie out of reach. We had no opening in Devonport, and it looks like the Aldridge family got a heads-up from Sophie. They had escort from the airport the whole way; we didn’t get a shot."

Hearing about the Aldridge family’s interference, the master took a deep breath, fiddling with the ring on his finger, annoyance etched into his features. "The Aldridge family…" he muttered. "Without Gordon, are they even worthy of the name? Just a ragtag bunch, easily crushed."

"Easier said than done, taking down Gordon. Rumor had it that his legs were done for in a kidnapping years ago, yet he’s still on his feet. And those whispers about his illness? He’s been hanging on, looking anything but frail."

"The four great families have just one standout, and compared to their ancestors, Sophie and Colby don’t quite measure up."

"Don’t measure up?" The young man gave a slight smile. "Those two, and Harold too, aren't to be underestimated. Especially Colby. You've never seen him in action, have you? He’s like a madman. No, Sophie is his tether. Without her, he's no longer a caged beast; he becomes a tiger unleashed."

"What’s your point?"

"I'm just saying, going after the four great families isn’t our main gig. Leave Sophie out of it. If you don’t want to get burned, it’s best she stays alive and well. If she dies, Colby will lose it. We can take on anyone, but a madman? That’s a different story."

"Hey? When are you guys coming back?"

Adler’s voice was on the edge of frazzled. Sophie held the phone away from her ear, letting him vent before replying, "Didn’t I mention? We’ve still got things to wrap up overseas."

"What could be so urgent you’re still gone?"

Adler’s voice was filled with exasperation. "You wouldn’t believe the chaos I’ve been dealing with in Devonport these last few days!"