Chapter 996
Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
Hearing this, Odie scoffed. âLooking for help? Who could you possibly find to help? In Devonport, Iâm probably the only one brave enough to cross swords.â
âWho says? I have my husband.â
Seeing Sophieâs face glowing with pride, Odie sneered, âYour husband? Would you really let him take such a risk?â
âIâd rather not, so of course, it would be best if you could handle it, Mr. Odie.â
At this, Odie felt a pang of bitterness. âSophie, when will you remember me for something good?â
âMr. Odie, this is a golden opportunity! Think about it, Iâve found the person whoâs been smearing your name...â
Odie gave Sophie a sidelong glance. She continued, â...well, a clue to them.â
Odie scoffed, âI thought you were more capable. All you found was a clue?â
âWell, some people canât even find that much, can they?â
âYou...â
âAlright, Mr. Odie, Iâve given you a lead. Iâm not asking for muchâjust catch the person and interrogate them thoroughly. My Colby isnât cut out for detailed work like this, so it has to be you.â
Sophie spoke kindly, and Odie, somewhat reluctantly, nodded. âBut I have one condition.â
âGo ahead.â
âIf I end up at the docks and it turns into another police fiasco like last time, then Iâll be saying goodbye to Devonport that very day.â Odie gave Sophie a sharp look. âAs for the bets, I donât care. Losing ten million to you is something I can afford.â
Seeing Odie pull this card, Sophie didnât indulge him. She nodded and said, âFine, if you get caught, then itâs goodbye to Devonport for you. Itâs your embarrassment, not mine.â
With that, Sophie waved at Sandy, saying, âMs. Sandy, letâs go.â
Sandy made a face at Odie; she had been eager to leave his company.
âSophie! Wait up!â
Odie caught up to Sophie, took a deep breath, and said, âFine, I agree.â
âThank you, Mr. Odie. I knew you would!â
Sophieâs eyes sparkled with joy, as if she was about to burst with happiness.
In the car, Sandy glanced at Sophie and asked, âWhy are you and Odie so close?â
âIs Ms. Sandy feeling jealous?â
âJealous? Why would I be jealous? Odie, of all people, doesnât deserve my jealousy.â
Sandyâs jealousy wasnât about Odie; it was about Sophie!
Not just in Devonport but even overseas, Sophie seemed to be on good terms with everyone.
It made no sense!
When Sophie and Sandy arrived back at Burke Estate, they found it in total chaos.
Sandy hadnât seen anything like it before and was momentarily stunned, âWhatâs going on here?â
Others might not know, but Sophie was aware that the Aldridge family only descended into such disarray when something happened to Gordon!
âGo back to your room; Iâll go up and see.â
âHey! Sophie! Why do you always leave me behind?â
Sandy stamped her foot in frustration, standing still.
Sophie hurried upstairs, and as expected, Gordonâs room was in utter chaos.
âRick! What happened to Mr. Gordon?â
âThe gentleman had a severe episode! Mrs. Costello, Iâll explain everything shortly!â
Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
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