Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 451

"Sophie treating us to dinner. This is a first. What's the occasion? Is there some drama unfolding?"

Adler was excited, and at this moment, the waiter had already started serving dishes.

Sophie said, "Keep it down. The soundproofing in the Regent Hotel's private room isn't great."

"Really?" Adler looked puzzled.

Across the table, Colby was silently picking bones out of Sophie's fish, acting like a loyal puppy by her side.

"Mr. Briggs, this way, please. Madam Bea has been waiting for a while."

Marian politely ushered Mr. Briggs in, but unexpectedly, Mr. Briggs had brought Ricardo along.

Seeing her grandson's rival take a seat, Bea was visibly irritated.

Mr. Briggs, however, seemed unfazed, saying, "Ricardo is like a son to me. After hearing that the illustrious Bea Burke wanted to dine with us, I thought bringing him along for the experience was fitting. Hope that's not an issue?"

"If I say it's an issue, would he leave?"

Bea wasn't in the mood for pleasantries. After all, the Burke family was a leading enterprise in Devonport, and although the Freeman family was well-educated, they couldn't compete with the Burke family's wealth and influence!

In Bea's mind, extending an invitation to Mr. Briggs was already giving the Freeman family considerable respect!

Mr. Briggs not only failed to appreciate the gesture, but he even brought Ricardo along.

"This spread is quite lavish, thanks to your hospitality." Ricardo seated himself without waiting for an invitation, disregarding Bea's feelings.

Bea coldly remarked, "It seems manners are lacking in Bloomsbury. I heard that the Cloude family came from humble beginnings. It's no surprise they act this way."

"Bea, you seem to have many opinions about me."

"Hmph, you're a man who steals another's bride. Do you really expect me to welcome you with a smile?" Bea's words were laced with venom.

Initially skeptical of Sophie's words, Mr. Briggs was now fully convinced. What kind of future would his daughter have if she married into the Burke family?