Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

As the clock struck seven, it was time for the groom to come and whisk the bride away. Jenna had been on edge, keeping a keen ear out, while Sophie, standing in the bedroom, thought she heard the low hum of a car engine outside.

"They're here," Sophie announced.

Jenna was momentarily thrown off. "Here? Where exactly?"

They hadn't actually heard the car pull up yet, but soon enough, the sound of footsteps echoed up the stairs.

"They're coming, they're coming! Sophie, you've got ears like a hawk!"

Adler was already geared up for the occasion, and seeing him, the others quickly gathered at the door, ready to give Gordon a surprise he wouldn't forget.

But then, the footsteps halted right outside the door.

Jenna felt a sudden wave of anticipation, as if some sort of presence was pressing in through the door.

"Gordon?" Jenna asked, her voice cautious.

"Yes." Gordon's voice came through, clear and direct.

Hearing him, Sophie couldn't hide the rosy flush creeping across her cheeks.

"Uh, I'm the maid of honor, you know the drill-we've gotta block the door!" Jenna joked, a playful grin spreading across her face. "You're not getting in until you answer all my questions!"

"Alright," Gordon replied, amused.

"First question! What's the longest river in the country?"

"The Mississippi."

"Second question! What's the second longest river?"

"The Missouri."

"Third question..."

“Come on, Jenna," Adler cut in, exasperated. "You're gonna run out the clock with these trivia questions!"

"Hold your horses, I'm almost done! Don't rush me!” Jenna waved off Adler's protest and turned back to the door. "Third question! What's the

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From outside, Gordon's voice came, slow and steady, "Dennis Group."

Jenna blinked in surprise, "I was asking about a river, what's with the Dennis Group?"

"If I don't get in today, Dennis Group might become the shortest-lived company," Gordon replied, a hint of playful menace in his tone.

Jenna felt the weight of his words. What a guy!

Adler chimed in, "Jenna, just let him If

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after the Dennis family, they'd.

probably be the quickest to go bankrupt in Devonport!"

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"Alright, alright, you win," Jenna sighed, giving in and opening the door.

Standing there was Gordon, looking dapper in a sharp suit with his hair neatly styled, exuding a softer charm than usual.

"We're trusting you with Sophie! But before you take her away..." Jenna extended her hand with a cheeky grin, making the universal sign for cash.noveldrama

Adler was taken aback, almost speechless. Asking for money so bluntly? Couldn't she be a bit more subtle?

"Ms. Jenna, this is a token of our appreciation for all the care you've shown Ms. Sophie over the years," said Rick, presenting a large gift box to Jenna.

Jenna, unsure of what to expect, opened it to find a glittering array of jewelry inside. Even someone as worldly as Jenna couldn't help but catch her breath at the sight of such a lavish bridesmaid gift. swnovel