Chapter 1092
Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
Sophie walked back into the room and saw Colby trying to take a stroll. She rushed over to support him and scolded, âThe doctor said you shouldnât be walking around. Why donât you ever listen?â
âMy body recovers faster than most peopleâs,â Colby replied casually.
âDonât give me that. Even though the venomâs out of your system, youâre still weak. I know youâre itching to get back to Devonport to mess with Reeves International.â
Realizing Sophie was in on his plan, Colby guessed she must have gotten the info from Griffin.
âSo, you know.â
âOf course, I know. Did you really think you could handle this behind my back?â
Sophie playfully tapped Colby on the forehead, âYouâre always tapping me, so itâs my turn. Thereâs no need to go after Reeves International. I never really wanted Burke International. If Elodie likes it, she can have it.â
âI know,â Colby said, tucking a stray lock of Sophieâs hair behind her ear. âBut I canât stand the thought of someone taking what rightfully belongs to my wife.â
He could see that Sophie had always been fixated on Burke International. If he could secure it for her, heâd be more than happy to do so.
âGriffin told me you had an agenda when you first approached me because I was Jamesâs wife. Now that weâre married, itâs just to cement your position as the top dog in Devonport.â
Sophie watched Colby closely. Sure enough, he looked uncharacteristically nervous. âThatâs not true! I didnât!â
âNot true? So, you werenât interested in me because I was Jamesâs wife... but because you were attracted to me?â
Sophie pretended to be puzzled, âAre there no beauties overseas? What virtues do I have to make the famous Colby fall in love with me at first sight?â
âIt wasnât love at first sight; it was love forever,â Colby whispered. âI wonât deny that I initially approached you because you were Jamesâs wife, but I never planned to use you. That night at the auction, I purposely challenged you just to get your attention. When you got kidnapped, I realized how much you mean to me. Sophie, youâre the love of my life, the one I want to spend forever with. Iâd never use you for anything. Status, wealth, powerâ
none of that means anything compared to you.â
Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
ï¤Chapter 1091 Falling For My Contractual Wife (Brian and Grace)
ï¤Chapter 782 Hearing Colbyâs words touched Sophie deeply, but she played it cool, âMen always say sweet things. I donât want to hear what you say; I want to see what you do.â
âAlright.â
Sophie noticed how quickly Colby agreed and teased, âYou agreed too fast. A lifetime is long. If you ever wrong me, then I...â
âIf I ever wrong you, you can take my life anytime.â
âI wouldnât take your life. If one day you stop loving me, Iâd walk away and never look back.â
âI wonât give you that chance.â
With that, Colby took Sophieâs hand. Just as he was about to lean in for a kiss, Sophie pushed him away, saying, âStop it, the doctor said you canât be... active.â
Sophieâs words were coy, and her face turned a shade of pink. Colby laughed and kissed her forehead, saying, âDonât worry, Iâll make sure to rest up and get back on my feet soon.â