Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 430

The story that circulated was indeed legendary, but there was something off about it.

For a business empire as vast as the Costellos empire, tracking down Colby should have been easy. Sixteen years should have been more than enough time to find him.

Yet, in this narrative, there was no trace of the Costello family's efforts.

"Do you know what founded the Costello family's fortune?"

"The military?" Sophie blurted out.

From its inception, the Costello family had built its empire through military endeavors. Only later did they transition into legitimate business operations as policies changed. However, the essence of the Costello family remained unaltered. To this day, its old guard still wielded considerable influence and power within the military ranks.

"Sophie, the reason I can't always be by your side is that I must follow the orders from the upper echelons of the Costello family. But now that I've taken over, this won't happen again." Colby gripped Sophie's hand tightly, his voice low. "I will protect you, ensuring you never come to harm."

Sophie didn't press further. It was clear Colby feared the truth would put her in danger from those with ill intentions.

At that moment, the distant glimmer of car headlights caught their attention. Two figures emerged from the car. Jenna and Adler had practically sprinted towards the yacht upon spotting it.

"It's freezing! You guys are really something, running off to a yacht in this cold! Only Colby would pull this off!" Adler complained as they boarded.

Upon seeing Jenna and Adler approach, Sophie glanced down at the heart-shaped dessert before her and impulsively ate half of it.

"Cough, cough..."

She choked from haste, and Colby passed her a glass of water out of habit.

Adler and Jenna sensed an unusual atmosphere between the two.

Jenna pointed at them. "You guys..."

"I'm actually hungry, Jenna. Let's go." Sophie's face flushed, and she quickly took Jenna's hand.

Before Jenna could finish her inquiry, Sophie hurriedly dragged her away.

Adler, with a mischievous grin, moved closer to ask, "Bro, how did it go?"

Colby lightly patted Adler's shoulder, walking past him with a calm. "Last one out, turns off the lights."