“Hand it over.”


    Sophie noticed at a nce that it was Tricia’s work phone, a device that usually received no personal


    calls. The only thing that could make Tricia look so troubled had to be something about Colby..


    Sweat was already beading on Tricia’s forehead as she handed the phone to Sophie.


    The text was from Adler, brief and to the point: [Tonight’s Costello family transition party, make sure


    Sophie doesn’t find out.]


    With just one nce, Sophie understood the gravity of the situation.


    Colby had been back in town for a few days, and Lennon had officially announced the Costello family


    leadership would pass to Colby, but the party to celebrate the transition hadn’t been held yet.


    She had been wondering about the dy, and now she knew, Colby had ordered the news to be kept


    from her.


    “Ms. Sophie, I…”


    Sophie cut in coolly, “Tricia, I hope you understand that you are my assistant. Your sry doesn’te


    from Adler, nor from Colby, but from me.”


    “Yes, Ms. Sophie.” Tricia’s forehead was slick with nervous sweat.


    Sophie continued, “If something like this happens again, don’t bothering to S Corporation


    anymore. Perhaps going back to your former CEO Colby would suit you better?”


    “Ms. Sophie!” Tricia looked up suddenly, saying, “Ms. Sophie, there won’t be a next time.”


    “Good.” Sophie extended her hand, “Give me the invitation.”


    For an event as significant as the Costello family transition, Lennon would definitely send her an


    invitation.


    Reluctantly, Trícia handed over the hidden invitation to Sophie.


    Sophie nced at the name on it, which was indeed for S Corporation‘ CEO ke.


    She simply smiled, cing the invitation on the desk, and told Tricia, “You can go now.”


    “Yes, Ms. Sophie.”


    As the evening darkened, the grand Costello Mansion was already filled with guests. Jenna stepped


    out of the car in a golden evening gown, naturally attending as a family member of the Costello family.


    Adler personally opened the car door for Jenna. Upon stepping out, Jenna didn’t see Sophie anywhere.


    Looking around, she asked, “Where’s Sophie? Why isn’t she here?”


    “Shh!” Adler covered Jenna’s mouth, and she swatted his hand away, frowning, “What are you doing?”


    “We didn’t tell Sophie. I’m telling you, you better not stir things up. She can’t be here today.”


    “Why?” Jenna, angered, kicked Adler, “Adler, how could you and Colby keep this from Sophie? Don’t


    you know how important today is?”


    “Ouch, ouch, ouch!” Adler clutched his foot, saying, “Could you be any gentler? Listen to me!”


    “I don’t want to hear it. I’ll call her myself.”


    Jenna took out her phone, ready to dial, when Adler quickly said, “Vanessa’s back.”This is from N?velDrama.Org.


    Jenna paused, “Vanessa? What’s she doing in Devonport?”


    “How should I know? You’re asking me?” Adler’s gaze darted away.


    Jenna quickly sensed something was amiss, “Did something happen when you and Colby were


    abroad?”


    “Nothing. Absolutely nothing! Please, don’t jump to conclusions, and don’t say anything to Sophie.”