Both stopped and looked at Sophia. Xena was puzzled while the man's face was full of surprise. "Why are you here?"Sophia's mouth twitched. "I was about to ask you the same thing. What are you doing here?"Her mood was still inexplicably complex to see Chester again. Genetically speaking, the man in front of her was her second elder brother. Although, he had once betrayed Phoebe's deep affection and deserved his current fate.If she had persuaded Phoebe a little bit back then, maybe he and Phoebe would have had a different outcome.He liked Phoebe, but Elizabeth’s grace just blinded him. Thinking back, she felt like she had messed up his marriage.Ah! What a mess!Chester said, "This is my brother's home."Sophia was even more surprised. "Your brother? Who? Chase?""No, my third brother, Avery."Sophia was stunned. "Avery? You mean Quintus?"Chester frowned, looking at Sophia in surprise. "You know about Quintus? Who are you?"Sophia remained silent.Oh no, this chatterbox
Before long, a car drove out into the yard with a man at the wheel and Charlene in the passenger seat. There was also a figure in the back seat, vaguely discernible as a man, whom she guessed to be Quintus.Their protection really was airtight! Chester let them go first while he got into their car. Sophia was speechless for a moment. Were they afraid they might run away?Throughout the journey, Sophia felt somewhat uneasy, hesitating whether to call Elliot. But how could she explain the situation if she did call? Did she and Xena take a break at Crystal River Cove?“If she had to explain, she would have to reveal that she was Visage from Black Den. It was inconvenient with Chester sitting behind her. Although she knew her brother would not just stand by if her life were in danger, their different positions meant they were destined to fight for their causes. It wouldn't be good if their leader found out they were from Black Den. If Inferno Alliance and Underworld Palace coopera
Sophia did not know what to say and just looked at him without a word. Elliot was puzzled. He took her hand and said, "Don't you recognize your husband?"Sophia was in disbelief, "You're the Chief of Inferno Alliance?"Elliot nodded with a smile, "Yes, I am."Sophia was speechless with anger. She pushed him away forcefully and sat in the chair. Elliot sat down beside her, wanting to hug her, "What's wrong? Are you angry?"Sophia turned her head away to ignore him. If she had known he was the Chief of Inferno Alliance, why did she bother? Sophia even made a trip to Bermill for this matter. Didn't she tell him? He was so infuriating and not revealing even the slightest hint.Elliot got up and moved to the other side. But Sophia turned her head away once more, refusing to acknowledge him.The others dared not speak but exchanged glances, expressing surprise, shock, and curiosity. They had never seen their Chief be so gentle with anyone, let alone Sophia. Who was she to make their Ch
The group went to the lobby, and Xena followed. Suddenly, Hamish pulled her back and said, "Xena, let's talk."Xena shook off his hand and tried to leave. "What’s there to talk about?" "Give me ten minutes."Xena sighed, "Speak."Hamish looked regretful, "I'm sorry, Xena. I didn't make it clear enough. Elliot scolded me this morning. I know I fell into Mary's trap. I intended to ask if you really hit her because she implied last night that it was you.“I was afraid she would go back and complain to your parents, and your parents would come looking for you, and you would be upset. I just wanted to ask you because I've been worried sick. So, when I saw you, I just blurted it out. I don't doubt you. I just wanted to prepare myself."Xena said coldly, "If all you have to say is this repetitive nonsense, then don't bother."Hamish anxiously explained, "Xena, I came to Bermill just to pursue you. I was with Mae last night, no, Mary, and she didn't do anything. When I found her, she wa
Elliot said, "Didn’t Chase call you to go back for a family meeting?"Avery replied, "He did, but could I leave?"Chester frowned as well.Elliot asked, "So you don't know what the family meeting was about?"Avery furrowed his brows and replied, "I don't know. I asked him, but he didn't say anything. He's been acting weird lately, so I didn't take it seriously."Elliot chuckled, "He found your sister, Christine.""What?" Avery immediately stood up excitedly. "Really? Where is she? Why didn't he tell me directly? I'd go back even if I had to die!"Sophia watched him in a flurry of excitement, then secretly smirked.Chester froze. He had also received a call from Chase, but he lost patience and hung up without listening to the whole story about regrets and postponing essential matters. But how could he know that his sister had been found?However, what did Elliot mean by saying this inexplicable thing?He looked nervously at Sophia, with a strange intuition rising in his heart.
Sophia smiled and said, “You owe me a thank you.”Chester nodded firmly. “Thank you, Sophia.”“If I had known you were my brother, I would have helped persuade Phoebe into giving you a chance. Although you hurt her, I’ve always been protective of her.”“What happened to you two was my fault. I was too harsh when I accused you of taking my sister’s place.”Sophia replied, “Don’t worry. I’ll always be your sister. Elliot and I canceled our prenup because of you.”“What prenup?”“Our grandparents arranged for Elliot and me to marry each other. We secretly signed a prenup to appease them, stating that we would cancel our marriage if our grandparents’ health improved or if they passed away.“Later, I couldn’t stand what you did to Phoebe and intervened. Your attitude toward me was always terrible, too. Elliot couldn’t bear to watch me suffer and threatened to cancel the prenup if I got involved again.“Although I tried to endure it, I went to your house when Phoebe asked for my help
Hamish was puzzled, "What?"Elliot said, "Let's check it out."Sophia looked at him warningly, "Then you guys aren't allowed to copy us."Elliot frowned and glanced at Sophia. "Do we even have that little trust between us?"Sophia smiled, "I designed this and was afraid you guys wouldn't come up with anything good."Elliot chuckled at how she managed to make herself laugh, "Then design another one for us.""Let's watch first, we'll talk later."Sophia projected the video onto the screen.Soon, Mary appeared on the screen, dressed sharply in black clothes and pants. Her eyes were sharp as a knife, quite different from her usual appearance.Hamish was almost stunned, "Is this Mary?"Sophia gave him an annoyed look, "You don't recognize her again? Keep watching. It'll open your eyes."Hamish remained silent, but he was starting to feel uneasy inside. He felt like Sophia was going to make him suffer.The video continued.He was amazed to see Mary seemingly unfazed by her surro
Xena looked at Sophia, who was mischievously smiling at her, "You've said all the good things."Sophia smiled, "Well, I have to help. If he makes you sad again next time, I'll take care of him for you."Hamish grinned uncontrollably, "Thank you. You can rest assured. I won't make her angry again."Elliot also smiled as he looked at Sophia. She looked like a child, but her words carried an air of maturity as if she had experienced a lot.Chester's gaze lingered on Sophia. He felt that this was her charm. She was warm and kind, yet she detested evil. Whether she was good or bad depended on your attitude toward her.When she was scolding Hamish just now, he felt some sympathy. She did not hold back at all but still helped when needed.Would she have helped him if he and Phoebe did not reach such an irreparable situation? However, he did not dare to ask for her help. Avery was witnessing his sister handling things for the first time, and he wanted to applaud her.How could she be so