Reborn to Burn Them All novel Chapter 74

Kelly said, “He’s alive!”

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Sophia rolled her eyes. “Then why are you bothering me? Please tell me you’re not here for a refund. I saved your son for 30 thousand dollars, and now you want your money back? Mrs. Hebert, don’t be so stingy.”

Sophia’s words made everyone stare at Kelly, thinking she had gone too far.

Feeling the crowd’s judgment, Kelly quickly said, “I’m not here for a refund. I just want to know what you said to him.”

Sophia replied calmly, “Mrs. Hebert, my service doesn’t include any follow–up care.”

Frustrated, Kelly raised her voice, “What did you tell him?”

Sophia stayed expressionless, her face cold.

Feeling anxious, Kelly stammered, “I–I’m just worried about him.”

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Sophia smirked with a hint of malice, “You said your son was at home threatening to kill himself. I talked to him, and now he’s okay. You should be grateful. Stop worrying as long as it worked.”

Kelly glared at Sophia, her face flushing with anger. “He’s eating and sleeping fine, but now he wants to start a celibate life. What did you say to him? Why

is he thinking that?”

Sophia looked surprised, and the crowd shared her disbelief.

“Wasn’t Benedict supposed to get engaged? How did it go from planning a wedding to wanting to start a celibate life?”

“That engagement was ages ago. His fiancée dumped him, and he couldn’t handle it, so he tried to take his life. Who knew he was such a romantic? Definitely not like his dad.”

“She left him? Looks like Sophia was right again.”

“What? She’s involved again? Tell us everything.”

The wealthy socialites quickly gathered, eager for some juicy gossip.

Before they could dive deeper, Sophia calmly spoke up, “Starting a celibate life isn’t bad. It shows he wants to change. After all, a‘

Her words dropped like a bomb. Everyone turned to her, shocked. “Are you saying Benedict killed someone?”

Kelly’s heart raced, and she shouted, “What nonsense. Watch your words or I’ll sue you for slander.”

Someone pulled at Kelly’s sleeve and whispered, “The last person who sued her ended up in jail.”

Ignoring the advice, Kelly snapped, “My son would never kill anyone. Sophia, you owe me an apology.”

Her voice grew louder, turning the auction into a full gossip fest.

Sophia shrugged casually. “You think a fetus doesn’t count as a life? Seriously?”

Kelly choked on her words.

The crowd went silent.

Finally, Kelly managed to speak. “My son would never do something like that.”

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Sophia, still composed, asked her gently, “Mrs. Hebert, is this really the right place to discuss this?”

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Kelly hesitated, looking at the eager crowd. They were practically glowing with anticipation. Her face darkened, and after a moment, she reluctantly sat down next to Sophia, clearly out of options.

The crowd, frustrated by the suspense, shuffled closer to Sophia.

Sophia found herself surrounded by nosy onlookers who were eager for drama.

Bored, she played with her phone, barely listening to the auctioneer mumble on about old paintings.

Kelly leaned in, whispering anxiously, “Could you talk to my son?”

Sophia didn’t even look up. “No.”

“But I can pay more. What about thirty thousand? Or sixty thousand?”

Finally looking at her, Sophia shook her head. “It’s not about the money.”

“Then what is it about?”

Sophia’s gaze turned icy. “It’s about morals. If I take your money again, I might as well throw my conscience away.”

Kelly blurted out, “Then don’t take the money.”

Sophia raised an eyebrow, cutting her off. “There’s no such thing as free offers, and even if there were, they wouldn’t be for you.”

Kelly met Sophia’s gaze and chose silence.

The onlookers exchanged amused glances, their interest piqued. They’d heard rumors about how wicked Sophia could be, but seeing her in action was something else. She clearly had some skills.

Kelly, known for being a nightmare to deal with–clashing with her in–laws and enemies–now sat subdued in front of Sophia. It seemed true: even the toughest meet their match.

During the auction, Kelly received a phone call and rushed out, looking tense. Once again, all eyes shifted to Sophia.

Sophia pointed to the QR code on her outfit. “Since you all love gossip so much, pay.”

The crowd hurriedly looked away, pretending they hadn’t been listening. Sophia thought she finally silenced them, but then she