Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
Chapter 495

Sophie hadn't thought about the car accident that happened years ago for a long time. That accident took her parents away when she was very young. Even now, grown up, she always thought it was just a regular accident.

Now, Gordon sat in front of her, telling her that it might not have been an accident but a carefully planned conspiracy!

"Colby's parents died in that accident, but it was all a facade. At the time, the pregnant Gwen survived, and to keep her hidden from those who might discover her and to ensure she had a peaceful pregnancy, Lennon sent Gwen abroad. Not long after, Colby was born."

According to the rumors, Colby's mother was an alleged mistress of Alexander. She harbored resentment against the Costello family for years and inculcated the idea of avenging them in Colby. She was basically a real madwoman. When Sophie and Colby were on the yacht, Colby admitted these were just rumors.

Colby's mother was not a mistress but Alexander's legitimate wife, rightfully Mrs. Costello.

"You still haven't told me. Who wanted to kill Colby's parents? What do my parents have to do with this?"

Sophie was eager to know about the past. Gordon twirled his signet ring, saying, "Several families in Lennon's generation were jointly guarding a secret in Devonport. These families were the Aldridge family, the Costello family, the Tredgold family, and...the Russell family."

When Sophie heard "the Russell family," she looked up in shock.

Gordon said indifferently, "The Costello family, being part of the military, held the most crucial information, while your family, the Russell family, was known for its scholarly background. The reason you could marry into the Burke family was that they valued the Russell family's centuries-old foundation in Devonport. The Russell family has declined in recent years, but as the eldest daughter of the Russell family, you should know how glorious your family was in the past."

Sophie knew about her family's past glory. There was a family shrine at home, and her father would always take her to offer tributes. Every New Year, they would go back to their old estate.

Since her father's death, she hadn't returned to the Russell family's old estate.

"I want to know...what secret does Devonport hold."

"Colby didn't tell you anything because he didn't want you involved," Gordon said indifferently.

"So, you're here to plead Colby's case?"

Gordon said, "I just want you not to do something you'll regret."

Sophie pursed her lips.

Gordon continued, "I can see you care a lot for Colby. He's willing to give up everything for you to ensure your safety for a lifetime. Can't you pretend you know nothing and embrace the happiness that belongs to you?"

Gordon persuaded Sophie. She forced herself to calm down and asked, "So, how did my parents really die? Is the person who harmed Colby's parents and my parents the same?"

"I don't know."

"You don't know?"

Sophie stood up, anger showing on her face. "How can you not know? You're the head of the Aldridge family. Aren't you supposed to have all this information? Knowing about the past proves you've been investigating all these years. You must know who's behind this!"

"Cough cough-!"

Gordon suddenly started coughing violently. Sophie realized she might have been too harsh and immediately went over to comfort him, saying, "I... I just want to know who harmed my parents..."