Chapter 430
Chapter 430
The story that circulated was indeed legendary, but there was something off about it.
For a business empire as vast as the Costellos empire, tracking down Colby should have been ensy Sixteen years should have been more than enough time to find him
Yet in this narrative, there was no trace of the Costello family's efforts.
"Do you know what founded the Costello family's fortune?"
The military Sophie blurted out.
From its inception, the Costello family had built its empire through military endeavors. Only Inter did they transition into legitimate business operations as policies changed. However, the essence of the Costello family remained unaltered. To this day, its old guard. still welded considerable influence and power within the military tanks,
"Sophie, the reason I can't always be by your side is that I must follow the orders from the upper echelons of the Costello family. But now that I've taken over this won't happen again." Colby gripped Sophie's hand lightly, hin voice low. "I will protect you, ensuring you never come to harm."
Sophie didn't press further. It was clear Colby feared the truth would put her in donger from those with ill intentions.
At that moment, the distant glimmer of car headlights caught their attention. Two figures emerged from the car. Jenna and Adler had practically sprinted towards the yacht upon spotting it.
"It's freezing! You guys are really something, running off to a yacht in this cold! Only Colby would pull this off!" Adler complained as they boarded
Upon seeing Jenna and Adler approach, Sophie glanced down at the heart- shaped dessert before her and impulsively ate half of it.
"Cough, cough."
She choked from haste, and Colby passed her a glass of water out of habit.
After taking a sip. Sophie asked. "How did you find us?"
Jenna replied, "Didn't you say you were at the port? There are so many in Devonport, but luckily, we guessed right."
Adier boasted, "All thanks to me! I remembered Colby bought a yacht a few months back, kept it here, and maintained it daily. With all that money, why not buy a plane? Tums out it was all for today!"
Adler nudged Colby meaningfully. "Did it work?"
Colby, catching Sophie's shy, evasive gaze, wore a light smile..
"Hey, I'm talking to you! Don't just smile there!" Adler, clearly dissatisfied, sat down. "You could've told me your plan earlier. Later, you're coming with me to the Regent Hotel. You can't let the money spent on decorations go to waste. We'll have to redo the whole process."
"Alright, let's go now" Sophie stood up, blocking the view of the heart-shaped dessert Colby had made.
Colby's smile deepened. He stood up and said, "Let go
Adler and Jenna sensed an unusual atmosphere between the two.
Jenna pointed at them. "You guys..."
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Tm actually hungry, Jenna. Let's go."
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Before Jenna could finish her inquiry, Sophie hurriedly dragged her away.
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Colby lightly patted Adler's shoulder,
walking past him with @calm. Last ope qut turns off the lights." The
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