Chapter 62
Sophie arched an eyebrow. “Word travels fast, doesn’t it?”
Adler, curious, asked, “Who is that?”
“My uncle,” Sophie replied. “Looks like I won’t be able to go back to school today. I might need a favor from you guys to drop me off at the Russell estate.”
Both men understred the implications immediately. Good things always attract those close to you who want a share.
Colby said, I drive you there myself.”
Sophie was taken aback. Really, Colby didn’t need to go to such lengths.
“What? Don’t trust my driving?”
“Of course not. I just feel bad troubling you so often,” Sophie confessed.
Hearing this, Adler couldn’t help but laugh “Feeling embarrassed?”
“I do have some self–respect,” she quipped.
Though she said this, having Colby drive her was more than ideal.
Colby drove her to the entrance of the Russell estate and even got out of the car to open the door for her
This
piece of news quickly reached Jessica’s ears. She was incredulous, “You said who? Colby?”
The servant nodded.
Upon hearing Colby’s name, Perry immediately asked, “What’s going on? Did Colby come here? We’ve never crossed him.”
Colby’s past notoriety had already spread from abroad to domestic circles, and with the recent revelation of his connection to the influential Lennon family, Colby had instantly gained a reputation and status in Devonport.
Perry dared not provoke such a figure.
The Russells, they just needed to keep to their honest business dealings.
Jessica glared at Perry. “Look at how scared you are. Colby was here to drop off your dear niece.
“Sophie? Why did Colby drop her off?” Perry looked utterly confused.
The next second, Sophie walked through the door.
Upon seeing Sophie, Jessica immediately put on a warm smile, eagerly welcoming her, “Sophie, you are back. Come, have a seat.”
“Jessica, you’re being so polite today. It’s quite unusual for me.”
Sophie casually sat down on the couch.
Perry was still looking around, asking. “Sophie, didn’t Colby come in with you?”
“He just gave me a lift on his way, so I didn’t invite him for dinner” Sophie took a sip of her tea and asked, “Did you call me today for something?”
Perry hesitated for a long while before turning to look at Jessica.
Jessica immediately said with a smile, “Sophie, didn’t you spend a fortune buying that plot of land recently?”
Sophie nodded, “Yes, that’s right.”
“That land, could you transfer it to your uncle?
“Why would he want it? It’s a sewage area
Perry was about to speak when Jessica interupted, “He wants to give it to your cousin for some practical experience.”
“We have so many Russell family businesses, just giving a small one to my cousin would suffice. With his temperament, he’s hardly suited to manage such a large piece of land.”
Feeling Sophie’s reluctance, Jessica tried to speak again, but Perry cut straight to the point, “I just got the news this moming, that land you bought has been designated as a city green zone, so Jessica thought it might be better to develop new projects under the Russell family banner. Sophie, this is a
