Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 971

Sophie paused for a moment and then asked, "I just saw Bea with a veil over her face. What's up with that? Is she sick or something?"

"Well, not exactly," Marian replied, looking a bit hesitant. But seeing the curiosity in Sophie's eyes, she continued, "Actually, Bea's been getting some cosmetic treatments recently. Her face isn't really in public-ready shape right now."

"Cosmetic treatments?" Sophie echoed.

"Yeah, you know, those procedures that supposedly delay aging, tighten the skin, erase wrinkles, age spots, and all that jazz," Marian explained, recalling the details from her own appointment.

Hearing this, Sophie couldn't help but chuckle. She hadn't expected Bea to take the Pollard family's snub so hard that she'd resort to cosmetic work.

"Do you know which clinic she went to?" Sophie asked.

"The place is pretty swanky, but it's super pricey. One session alone costs six figures. I think it's called... Victoria something," Marian replied, struggling to remember. She then pulled out a business card from her pocket and handed it to Sophie. "Here, this is the place."

Sophie took the card, opened it casually, and saw the name: Victoria Beauty Clinic, with the logo of Minto Corporation.

Sophie laughed. "Figures, another one of Odie's schemes."

"Thanks, Marian. Can I hang on to this for now?" Sophie asked.

"I heard the Mintons have some business with Burke International. They've been collaborating, so Mr. Odie's probably here just to show support."

"Poor Mr. Odie, first the Pollard family broke off the engagement, then he split with Miss White from the White family. The guy's got a star-crossed life..."

The murmurs continued, and Sophie found them amusing. Odie made his way to the chapel, lit three sticks of incense, and said to Bea, "My company, the Mintons, has a project with Burke International, and I personally have a good relationship with Mr. Burke. I'm just surprised not to see him here today."

"James... he's heartbroken and not physically up to greeting guests. I'm sorry," Bea replied.