Sophie's eyes sparkled with sincerity, but Odie couldn't shake the feeling that there was something sly lurking beneath her gaze.
"Let's just say... I believe you."
Sophie replied earnestly, "You should believe me."
Odie took his time, speaking slowly, "But considering you've made me lose the Pollard family marriage proposal, don't you think you owe me some kind of compensation?"
Sophie said gently, "I'm broke, Mr. Odie. I have nothing to offer you."
"All I want is a twenty percent share of S Corporation."
"Are you serious? That's daylight robbery!"
Sophie thought Odie had lost his mind. Twenty percent of the shares, and he actually asked?
"You are not giving me?"
"Nope."
"Then how about I chop off one of your hands?"
"Go ahead."
Sophie stretched out her hand with utmost seriousness.
Sophie really seemed prepared to use her hand to settle her debt, and Odie laughed in frustration, "You'd rather lose a hand than money?"
"A hand is just a hand. At least I'll have food to eat. Without money, I won't be able to afford even that."
Odie brushed aside Sophie's hand and said, "Then go and talk to Colby. Have him transfer the Costello family's shares to me."
"That can be arranged."
"Really?"
"Arrange a meeting between us, and I guarantee the transfer documents will be in your hands the next day."
Odie's expression turned cold, "Sophie, enough is enough. You’ve treated me like a fool over and over. Do you find this amusing?"
Sophie was about to retort when Odie said, "She should be confined. She's made a significant mistake, and me not punishing her is already showing you favor, Sophie. Don't push your luck."
"But..."
Odie slowly said, "Jonah, get ready. We're heading to the Pollard family’s place."
"Yes, boss."
Jonah went to prepare the car, and Odie glanced at Sophie, still standing there, "Mrs. Costello, please return to your room now and have someone lock the door, whether you plan to sleep or watch TV. Don't wander around."
"Odie, you..."
Odie didn’t pay Sophie any more attention and turned to leave through the Minton family's grand entrance.
Sophie frowned.
If Polly was confined, then getting hold of the cell phone would be impossible. No, she had to notify Colby while Odie was away.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
why do you keep delaying updates:(...
please post new chapters.. why are they delayed...
Awaiting new chapters plzzz...
when will new chapters release??...
Enjoying the story, to much victimising Sophie, they could at least try to target others. Hope at some point Sophie comes clean and forgives James and explain her view of loving the boy James was. Just so they both learn and move on. Really needs to be some consequences for the instigators instead of being let go. Sandy needs to see Vanessa is using her as a cover, and Sandy needs to wake up to herself, or be held responsible by her father for alienating the people she was supposed to make contact with. Hope the reporter brother is keeping an eye on what Vanessa and Odie are up to, and that he has he’s own justice in store. Hope he becomes like Reese a good partner. Hope James lives and finds he’s HEA. Need to put Nicole in prison , no release and several lifetimes , with all the evidence on the crimes she’s committed just to get her out of the way guilt free. More about what’s up with Gordon....
Excellent novel!...
When will you upload the next chapter...