Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Sophie glanced down at the hand Odie had wrapped around her waist and frowned slightly. Instinctively, she wanted to pull away but ultimately restrained herself. "Is this what you call dancing? Feels more like juggling!"

"Less talking," Odie shot back, clearly annoyed. "Your turn to impress."

"Yeah, that's what I thought too."

The last thing Sophie wanted was for Odie to toss her around like a ragdoll again.

Following her lead, Odie clumsily and awkwardly danced a waltz.

As expected, once they finished, thunderous applause erupted from the crowd.

Only Leticia, hidden away in a corner, clenched her fists in the shadows.

After the dance, Sophie immediately let go of Odie's hand.

The dinner party was at its peak of excitement.

While Odie went to the restroom, James sidled up to Sophie.

In a dimly lit corner, unnoticed by most, James sneered, "I didn't expect you to fall into the arms of your new love so quickly. If Colby knew, he'd regret going against me and the Burke family for you." "James, you didn't come over here just to say that, did you?"

Sophie, keenly aware of Jonah's intense gaze on them, grew irritated and wanted to send James away. But James, stubborn as ever, stayed annoyingly close and continued, "Tomorrow night, eight o'clock, at Minton Casino. I'll be waiting for you."

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Before Sophie could react, James suddenly stepped in front of her, blocking Jonah's view.

Jonah frowned. From his angle, it looked like James and Sophie were getting cozy.

Soon after, Odie returned from the restroom and noticed Jonah looking around. "Where's Sophie? Still mingling with other CEOs?"

"No, Ms. Sophie is over there."

Jonah pointed across the room, where Sophie was almost entirely blocked by James.

Odie scoffed coldly, walked over, and abruptly pulled Sophie away. The sudden movement made her stumble, nearly causing her to fall.

Interrupted, James looked annoyed, "Mr. Odie, I was just talking to my ex-wife. That shouldn't concern you, should it?"

"She's my date now, not your ex-wife."

Odie left with that cold remark, dragging Sophie out of the banquet hall

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going home

Sophie wanted to argue but couldn't

After all, her life was in Odie's hands now. She had no choice but to go along with it

With a bit of force, Odie rather unceremoniously placed her in the back seat.

As Jonah drove off, Odie asked, "Did you get to know all the people I introduced you to today?"