The Pord family held significant sway overseas, and it took Colby years to finally overshadow the White family, securing a foothold abroad. However, the Pord family''s century-long dominance abroad was


    unshakable.


    Colby feared that if they targeted Sophie, he''d be powerless to protect her.


    "Come on, don''t be silly," Sophie said, taking Colby''s hand. "I won''t be a burden. You do what you need to do. I can''t promise to clear every obstacle, but I can assure you that I''ll stay safe. You won''t have to worry about me."


    Colby''s frown eased. How could he forget? His wife was Devonport''s youngest female entrepreneur, who in just a year had managed to stand toe-to-toe with the Burke family. She not only brought down Ricardo but also had Odie dancing in the palm of her hand.


    If the Pord family set their sights on Sophie, they''d likely regret it.


    "My wife is so formidable; I had nothing to worry about. I should be worried for the Pord family. They''ll have a rough time if they mess with you."


    Sophie pretended to be annoyed. "I''m trying tofort you, and you''re making fun of me?"


    "I''m just saying I believe in you." Colby drove with one hand, keeping his eyes on the road. He reached out to stroke Sophie''s head. "Once we''ve settled things abroad, we''ll go back, get our marriage license, and I''ll give you the grandest wedding ever. The whole world will know that you are my wife. And anyone who messes with you will have to deal with me."


    Sophie blushed, smiling at his words, but when she heard hisst remark, she swatted his hand away. "Why is your mind always on fighting? When we get back, you better be aw-abiding citizen of Devonport, got it?"


    "Alright, alright, I hear you," Colby said, doting on her. "I''ll do whatever my wifemands."


    Sophie smiled, but her attention was suddenly caught by a car outside theN?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    window. The face in that car


    seemed familiar, and she took a few


    more nces in the rearviene


    mirror.


    "What''s up?" Colby asked.


    "The person inside the car that just passed us looked familiar," Sophie replied.


    Colby nced at the rearview mirror. Though he only saw the back of the car, he could tell it was heading towards the Pord residence.


    "You must be mistaken," Colby said, his tone softening. "It''s dark outside. Don''t overthink it; let''s go back and rest."


    Sophie thought she might have been mistaken. But the figure she saw resembled James so much.


    Did Bea travel all this way because James also left the Burke family toe abroad?


    Meanwhile, at the Pord residence,


    Caelum sat in his study, examining


    documents. Angelo, lounging on a sofa was ying with a model globe.


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    Caelum nced at Angelo with increasing irritation. "Either put the globe down or get out. Aren''t you a bother?"


    "Dad, I''m bored," Angeloined.


    "You handle all thepany''s affairs, and I''m just for show. Now, everyone fears me, calling me ruthless and merciless, using me of ousting several rtives and even annihting a family. Look, I''m carrying all the me for you, and now I can''t even find a girlfriend. No girlfriend, no job, what''s wrong with ying with a globe for a bit?"