“My brand–new ultra HD 98–inch TV!”


    Adler copsed in front of the television, sobbing uncontrobly. He tumed to Colby and said fiercely.


    “You jerk! This TV kept mepany so many nights, and just because you were in a bad mood, you


    destroyed it! You’re just


    “I’ll pay for it.” Colby interrupted coldly.


    Adler sniffled, changing his tune, “You’re just heartlessly extravagant.”


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    Colby had no mood to bicker with Adler who continued, “Ms. Sophie on TV was all lovey–dovey with


    her husband. What’s there for you to be upset about? I think you should give up on her as a friendly


    advice from a friend.”


    “That was just for show.”


    “And her getting close to Harold at school, was that just for show too?”


    “I saw iting. Colby replied indifferently.


    Colby knew that when such a valuable asset as Harold was ced before Sophie, she would definitely


    take action.


    Sure enough, within a few days, Harold and Sophie had met, and this time the Aldridge family even


    subtly helped Sophie, not entirely for the sake of their reputation. If it were about distancing themselves


    and ndering Sophie, the Aldridge family would be d to do that as well.


    After all, Sophie was James‘ wife.


    But they didn’t do that, mostly because Harold intentionally helped


    “You saw iting, so you’re not upset?”


    “Harold isn’t her type,” Colby stated confidently


    Adler rolled his eyes.


    “Ah, right, Harold isn’t her type. You are. Where do you get this confidence? Adler thought to himself.


    Of course, these were not words Adler could say to Colby’s face. It took him a while to retort, “Just


    don’t say you’re my friend when you’re out.”


    This man was embarrassing!


    At the Burke family, Bea felt better after watching the press conference


    When Sophie and James returned, they saw Bea the living room; instructing Marian to prepare a few


    more dishes,


    James immediately took Sophie’s hand. “Grandma what brings you he


    “I came to see my grandson and granddaughter–inw Why? Are you afraid I’ll disturb your alone


    time?”


    Bea was all smiles, clearly taking the affection shown at the press conference to heart


    Sophie managed a strained smile Bea, being elderly, loved meddling in the affairs of the younger


    generation.


    Marian brought all the dishes from the kitchen to the table, then cast a meaningful nce at Sophie


    She suddenly had a bad feeling To be safe, Sophie decided not to drink any wine that evening, and the


    always cautious James


    abstained as well


    I


    After dinner, James put down his cutlery, “Grandma, Sophie and I are both tired from a long day. You


    should head back and rest early


    too


    “I understand. I won’t disturb you” Bea said as she got up and spoke to Manan, “You can leave early


    today ande back tomorrow to clean up.”


    Marian nodded understandingly


    The two seemed quite happy. Only Sophie felt something was amiss.


    Once Bea and Manan had left. James dropped all pretenses and said coldly. Ton going upstairs”


    Watching James ascend the stairs, Sophie began a meticulous search of the dining table.