In the car heading back to the Mintons'' estate, Odie sat in silence. Sophie, forced into handcuffs and a blindfold, found herself enveloped in an eerie quiet.


    Feigning nonchnce, Sophie piped up, "Mr. Odie, having a bad day?"


    "Shut up."


    "Caelum made quite a scene earlier. What happened after that?"Belonging to N?velDrama.Org.


    "Keep talking, and I''ll sew your mouth shut. Got it?"


    Despite the anger in Odie''s voice, Sophie couldn''t help but find some amusement in the situation. It was obvious-his marriage ns with Sandy had gone up in smoke.


    Without the Pord family''s backing, Odie would be powerless overseas. Within a week, the Mintons'' overseas ventures would likely crumble. And any businesses trying to curry favor with the Mintons would have to rethink their strategy. No wonder Odie was in such a foul mood tonight.


    "Boss, today''s events were suspicious. Ms. Sandy said a maid told her about Mrs. Costello joining you at the dinner. Should we investigate once we''re back?"


    "Do I need you to tell me that? Find the person and bring them to my study. I''ll handle it myself."


    Sophie''s brow furrowed. Why did Sandy have to spill everything? If the investigation led back to Polly, she''d be in serious trouble.


    Back at the Minton Estate, Sandy was already packing up her belongings, including Vanessa''s things.


    Clueless about the situation, Vanessa asked, "Sandy, what are you doing?"


    "You have no idea how disgusting Odie is! I thought he was just low-ss, but he''s rotten to the core!" Sandy fumed, wishing she could tell Vanessa everything she''d witnessed at the dinner. But she knew Vanessa had never dealt with such matters, and she hesitated.


    Taking Vanessa''s hand, Sandy said, "Listen me. Stay away from like Odie. No, I forbid you to


    dealings with him!"


    Seeing Sandy so worked up,


    any


    Vanessa realized just how serious she was about cutting ties with Odie. Vanessa gently suggested, "Sandy, Mr. Odie is still your fiancé. You can''t blow things out of proportion."


    "Hmph! Fiancé? My dad''s already agreed. Odie and I will call off the engagement. It''s over!"


    "But..."


    "Oh, Vanessa! Odie''s not a good man. Do you really want me stuck with someone like him?"


    Sensing Sandy''s determination, Vanessa knew better than to argue further.


    At that moment, Odie''s car pulled up to the main gate. When it opened, Sophie immediately spotted Sandy inside. "Oh my God!"


    Sophie quickly ducked to the side. Odie, about to enter, frowned. "What are you doing?"


    "What do you think? If I go in now, Sandy will tear me apart!"


    Sophie was going to hide in the bushes, Odie snorted and yanked her up. What are you afraid of what? She doesn''t have that status anymore."


    With that, Odie dragged Sophie through the Minton family''s main gate.


    "Odie! Are you out of your mind?"


    Sophie struggled to free herself from Odie''s grip, but he was too strong. Despite her best efforts, she couldn''t break free.