Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
Chapter 426

When she woke up, she smelled the saltiness of the sea breeze.

Sophie thought she was still dreaming, but as she groggily opened her eyes, she was greeted by a sunset.

She was sitting inside a luxurious yacht, clearly seeing the outside from the yacht's windows.

The sun had already set, and the afterglow of the sunset was truly breathtaking.

"Have we arrived?"

'When did we get here?'

There was no one else on the yacht, just her and Colby.

She saw Colby alone in the kitchen, wiping a knife and tidying up the utensils as the aroma of roasted meat wafted from the kitchen.

"We've been here for a while, but you were sleeping so soundly I didn't wake you."

Only then did Sophie notice she had been lying on a large bed. She got up, and Colby draped a blanket over her. "The sea breeze is a bit chilly this season, but it's quite a sight." The yacht's heating system was on, so Sophie didn't feel cold. Only the warm sunset bathed her, providing warmth.

"Did you trick me into coming here to celebrate my birthday?" Sophie asked Colby straightforwardly.

Colby took a step back, performing a gentlemanly bow in front of Sophie. "Ms. Sophie, may I have the pleasure of dining with you this evening?"

"Well, now that I'm here, it'd be rude not to."

Sophie said with a smile, placing her hand in Colby's.

Colby smiled slightly, then seated Sophie at one end of the long table, taking out the just-prepared steak, freshly baked bread, appetizers, and mushroom soup from the warming tray. He lit several white candles. The candle holders were of a vintage style.

"A candlelit dinner?"

Sophie never knew Colby had this side to him. She had seen many sides of Colby but never the romantic one.

Colby's manners were impeccable. Whether it was pouring wine or plating, everything was done exquisitely.

Then, Colby walked to the corner, picked up a violin, and gently played "Moonlight Sonata."

The sea sparkled under the moonlight, and the breeze brought in a faint salty scent.

As the sun set, only the moon shone outside.

After the violin piece, Colby placed a beautifully wrapped wooden box in front of Sophie, saying, "This is your gift."

"You prepared a gift too?"

Sophie should have guessed. The yacht, the dinner, Colby's timely appearance, it all had to be planned.

Colby said in a deep voice, "Open it and see."

Full of curiosity, Sophie opened the wooden box in front of her, only to replace it contained a stack of property deeds, bank cards, financial documents, and various titles. Buried under these documents was a sapphire blue ring.

Sophie, who knew her jewels, recognized at a glance that the ring was of high value, likely the one the royal family of a certain kingdom crafted for their queen a century ago.

The ring was rumored to be sold to a private buyer years ago. She never thought that it would end up in Colby's hands.

"What is this?"

"My everything." Colby said softly, "Sophie, I willingly give you all that I have, with no regrets."

Sophie's heart skipped a beat. She immediately pushed the wooden box back to Colby. "Have you lost your mind? Why would you give me all your possessions as a birthday gift? I can't accept this." "What should I do then? I've already signed the contracts."