Gordon frowned slightly before Sophie could finish her sentence.
Sophie immediately swallowed her words. She couldn't possibly undermine him in his face.
Gordon's severe depression was perhaps his biggest secret.
After all, he controlled such a vast empire as the Aldridge family. If outsiders knew Gordon suffered from depression, it would certainly become a scandal. Those within the Aldridge family who wished to seize power would relentlessly use underhanded tactics.
So, Sophie spoke in a gentle tone, "Mr. Gordon, medication alone can't cure a heart's ailment. Why not find the root of your troubles and completely resolve it?"
"I appreciate your concern, Ms. Sophie."
Gordon's tone was flat as he spoke to the butler behind him, "Escort Ms. Sophie out."
"Yes, sir."
The butler sweated profusely from his back. He had never seen anyone speak so frankly in front of Gordon.
He had thought Gordon would be furious!
Following the butler out, Sophie looked back at the vast Aldridge estate and once again marveled, "The Aldridge estate is truly vast."
She couldn't help but wonder under what torment Gordon had shouldered the entire Aldridge family.
At that moment, under the awning on the rooftop, Colby stood there, leaning against the wall.
"I couldn't even notice your severe depression, yet Sophie did."
Colby mentioned Sophie, and his tone was laced with amusement. His expression seemed boastful as if to say, "My girl is impressive, isn't she!"
Colby turned to Gordon, saying, "As your close friend, shouldn't you tell me what exactly is causing your depression?"
Was it the Aldridge family?
No, the trivial matters of the Aldridge family, which might be burdensome for others, were nothing in Gordon's brilliant mind.
"I mean, if she finds out you initially approached her because of James—"
Gordon paused, and the smile vanished from Colby's face.
Gordon continued indifferently, "She's not a woman who would willingly be used. It's better to clarify some things with her sooner rather than later. The longer you wait, the more dangerous it gets."
"She will never find out," Colby's gaze turned cold. "You should worry about your own issues. Just be careful, alright? Don't let your depression take over and make you do something extreme, like jumping off a building."
Then, Colby turned and left.
Gordon watched Sophie leaving with the butler from above, his gaze dark and unfathomable.
What was the root of his troubles?
Gordon looked down at his disabled legs and couldn't help but let out a self-deprecating laugh.
His deepest issue was something he could never voice.
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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...