Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)

In the end, Colby finally broke the silence. "Mr. Pei, what exactly are you trying to say?"

"Well, to be honest... I'm not Kiran."

Angelo's confession didn't seem to surprise Colby or Sophie one bit.

Angelo cursed inwardly. These two had already figured it out! And James seemed to know way too much.

Clearing his throat, Angelo said, "Uh... could you both react a little? This is getting pretty awkward for me."

"Oh," Sophie replied, "So, Mr. Pei, why bring this up all of a sudden?"

"Well, I actually snuck out behind my brother and dad's back. Kiran and I are identical, and most people can't tell us apart. I've been using his identity to show off, which is embarrassing, but true. I figured you were suspicious, and I see you both as friends. I didn't want to deceive you. Please don't expose me, or I'm done for!"

Angelo looked genuinely earnest.

Sophie then asked, "So, Mr. Pei, what was your real reason for coming to Devonport?"

"It's all for Emerging News. I don't have many hobbies, but I love championing justice and working in journalism."

Angelo pleaded, "I swear, I didn't mean any harm. If I get caught and sent back overseas, I might never be able to leave again!"

"Then, Mr. Pei, why have you been asking about my preferences lately? And keeping track of my dietary habits? Did someone put you up to this?"

"I..."

Under Colby and Sophie's

scrutinizing gaze, Angelo awkwardly confessed, “To be honest, the first time I saw Ms. Sophie at Emerging News, my heart skipped a beat. I fell for her at first sight..."

Angelo stopped mid-sentence as he caught Colby's icy stare.

No way! If he kept lying, Colby might actually kill him.

Angelo quickly changed his tune. "But now, Ms. Sophie is married, and you two are so in love. I've moved on, but I still kept track of Ms. Sophie's habits... Ms. Sophie, I swear I have no inappropriate thoughts now! Honestly!"

Angelo's words seemed directed more at Colby.

Colby looked away. Sophie, nearly choking on her own spit, diverted her gaze and asked, "So, Angelo is your real name?"

"Yes!"

"I've never heard of Caelum having two sons."

"I'm naturally inept, and the old man didn't want to publicly acknowledge me, afraid I'd bring shame!"

"If what you're saying is true and you mean no harm, then I'll keep your secret... Now, you should go."

"Got it!"

Angelo feeling

hidn't wait to escape, with his gaze. Co s

t if he stayed a momentet

longer, Colby might actually

Confessing in front of someone's husband? What kind of idiot does that?

As Angelo made a quick exit, Sophie turned to Colby. "Do you think he was telling the truth?"