Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 309

Colby shrugged off his coat and wrapped it around Sophie, pulling her close into his embrace.

"James, you're truly despicable." Colby's voice was cold, tinged with anger.

Outside, Tricia arrived a step behind Colby, now panting from the rush. Colby had dashed upstairs without waiting for her.

"Ms. Sophie!" Tricia entered, saying, "I've already called the police. They'll be here any minute."

"Called the police?" James' gaze turned icy, scoffing at Colby, "Have you lost your mind?"

Colby's involved in the underworld. And he got the guts to call the cops?

At this, Sophie also froze, whispering in rebuke, "Colby! Do you realize what you're doing?"

She wasn't sure if Colby's shady dealings had reached Devonport, but if they had, calling the police would be a risky move.

Colby, with his years in the business, surely knew this.

"A CEO kidnaps his wife late at night, attempting assault, only to be arrested by the police. I think this headline will be quite the sensation in tomorrow's front pages."

Colby's voice was chilling, tightening James' heart. This self-destructive tactic seemed like something Colby would indeed do.

"Mr. Burke! The police are here! Run!" Colt ran in to warn, but it was already too late.

James' face darkened. He gave Colby a cold glance.

The police had made their way up, turning on the lights, and studied James, asking, "Are you James? There's been a report of kidnapping and assault."

"Yes."

James' eyes remained on Sophie. However, Sophie was in Colby's arms, not sparing him a glance.

Colby gently squeezed Sophie's waist, silencing her protests.

James looked on, his expression darkening. "Sophie is my wife. When did she become your girlfriend?"

"You have been out and about, even has a child. Sophie only has me as a boyfriend, so what's so surprising about that?"

The atmosphere between the two men was tense.

James signaled Colt with a glance, and Colt nodded, quickly dialing the chief's number.

Colt placed the phone in front of the officers, stating, "Gentlemen, your chief would like a word."

Sophie knew James had anticipated the worst-case scenario.