Hearing Sandy''s voice, Sophiezily rolled out of bed, throwing a nket over her shoulders as she wandered out.


    The yard was a mess. Sophie pushed the door open and leaned against the frame, asking, "Ms. Sandy, what''s got you here so early?"


    Sandy''s eyes went wide at the sight of Sophie in a redce-trimmed nightgown, highlighting her skin and stunning looks.


    Lounging against the door, Sophie''s every smile and movement was like a siren''s call, utterly captivating.


    Sandy''s cheeks flushed as she scolded, "Early? Look at the time! It''s already noon!"


    Annoyed by the racket, Sophie dug at her ear and asked, "What''s the matter?"


    "Ma''am, I''ll get these folks out of here right away so you can nap undisturbed!"


    Colby''s clueless crew was about to kick the visitors out, but Sophie waved them off, "No need, let them in."


    With that, Sophie adjusted her nket and strolled into the living room.


    The overseas weather was all over the ce-scorching one moment, freezing the next.


    Sophie plopped down on the sofa and casually poured herself a cup of tea.


    Sandy came in, annoyed that Sophie wasn''t being more hospitable, and grumbled, "Where''s the maid?"


    "Don''t have one."


    "Sophie, where are your manners? You invite me in but don''t offer me a seat or a cup of tea?"


    Sophie nced up at Sandy, smiled slightly, and said, "Ms. Sandy, you were hollering at my front door in broad daylight. Inviting you in was already a courtesy. Want tea? Help yourself."


    "You!"


    Sandy was fuming at Sophie''sid-back attitude but didn''t have much choice. Taking a look around and seeing no maid, she frowned and said, "Let''s cut to the chase. Where''s Vanessa?" Sophie feigned confusion, "Ms. Sandy, you mean Vanessa White?"


    "Don''t y dumb with me! Who else?"


    "Oh, her." Sophie took a bite of an apple, "Still not broken up, huh?"


    "What rubbish are you spouting? Vanessa is my best friend. How could I break up with her?" Sandy said, irritated. "I had my dad search for Vanessa all day and couldn''t find her! You must have hidden her! I warn you, let her go now, or there''ll be consequences!"


    Sandy even tried to storm further into the house, but Sophie put down


    her apple and said, "Seems like 1.?


    you''re in the dark about Vanessa and Odie''s engagement."


    Sandy froze, scoffing, "Sophie, what are you talking about? Vanessa and Odie engaged? No way!"Belonging to N?velDrama.Org.


    Sophie picked up an invitation from


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    g the rounds. Ms. Sandt


    didn''t get one?"


    Sandy was taken aback.


    Sophie tossed the invitation to Sandy.


    Staring down at it, Sandy read the news of Vanessa and Odie''s engagement.


    Set for the night after next!


    "Impossible... This has to be fake!"


    "The Minton seal''s on it. Where would I get the skill to forge that?"


    Sophie said, "If you don''t believe me, go ask around. I bet most folks have heard by now."


    Sandy''s face soured.


    "But... I just broke off my engagement with Odie the day before yesterday. How could Vanessa be with him..."


    "Best to ask Vanessa directly, Ms. Sandy. Maybe it''s all just a big misunderstanding."