Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
Chapter 1559

"I feel the same way. With friends like you having my back, I'm not scared at all."

Hearing Sophie's words, Reece couldn't help but smile, a teasing edge to his voice as he said, "Friends? Sophie, you've pushed everyone away to face The Silent Shadows alone." Sophie gave a soft smile, her determination shining through. "But I've still got you, right?"

"Does that mean I'm important to you?" Reece asked, his gaze locking onto hers, looking for a real answer.

"You were the first to believe in me when I had nothing, the one who stuck by me through thick and thin. You mean the world to me."

In a previous life, she felt indebted to him. In this one, she planned to help him reach the pinnacle of success.

And he, in turn, was ready to use every ounce of his resources to support her rise.

Reece stared at Sophie for a while, not saying a word.

Finally, he said, "Your words mean everything to me."

"Take a break from work for now. Stop digging into The Silent Shadows. I think you'll be safe with the Pollard family."

Sophie stood up and placed a bag of chocolates on Reece's bedside table. "I got these for you from that chocolate shop around the corner. Your manager mentioned you're a fan, always stopping by. Focus on getting better and don't worry about anything else." Reece looked at the bag of chocolates, silent.

Only after Sophie left did he pick up the bag.

The chocolates, each uniquely shaped, were elegantly arranged in a nine-compartment box.

He picked out the heart-shaped one from the center. Under the light, he could just make out the white filling inside.

A soft smile tugged at his lips.

The chocolate tasted bitter at first

but quickly melted into a surprising sweetness, with a fleeting tang that perfectly balanced the flavoro

Delicious, he thought.

swno'

Though he had bought them many times, this was his first taste.

He used to think that chocolate shop was all about looks, that their chocolates wouldn't taste as good as they looked.

Turns out, he was wrong.

Just then, his phone rang.

Reece's expression turned icy as he answered, "I told you not to call me again."

"The coke's gone...please, I'm begging you, just a bit more...I'll pay any price! Whatever you want, do it! Just give me some more..i'm desperate here!"

"Anything?" Reece asked.

"Anything! Absolutely anything!"

"Then hand over everything you own to The

for tent Shadows. If you're I give you more cokeet

you could ever use."

With that, Reece hung up, his face emotionless.

than

He glanced back at the box of chocolates but didn't take another. Instead, he dialed the number on the small card inside the box.

"Get a hundred boxes of chocolates ready and deliver them to 101 Birch Lane."

"Right away, Mr. Reece."

Meanwhile, Sophie had gotten back into her car, her phone lighting up with calls from Kena.