Reborn to Burn Them All novel Chapter 182

Chapter 182

Sophia squinted with a playful smile. “I’ve only just started talking. How could that be enough?”

Larson’s usual composure was gone. Instead, he stared at her with barely contained fury, his gaze sharp enough to cut

Sophia met his gaze with an unflinching smile, their eyes locking in mid–air, a silent battle of wills where neither would yield.

Sophia arched a brow at Ma and teased, “Larson, don’t tell me you’re planning to stiff me on the payment?”

Larson composed himself, shifted his gaze, and said with a wry smile, “No wonder you’re the woman everyone’s afraid to even talk about and goes out of their way to avoid.”

“Thanks for the compliment,” Sophia said proudly, tilting her head up. “I’m just too brilliant to stay low–key. Even if I wanted to, my talent wouldn’t allow it. Honestly, it’s such a burden.”

Even Larson’s legendary composure cracked; his eye twitched involuntarily. In all his thirty–some years, he’d never met anyone so confident like her

Composing himself, Ma said gravely, “Ms. Chandler, what you mentioned could be uncovered with some digging. Why don’t you tell me something I’d actually be interested in? Rest assured. Money is

“O object.”

Sophia’s eyes lit up, and she gave him a thumbs…

Larson remained silent.

“See, Larson, I knew you were generous. So, what do you want to hear?”

Sophia grinned at him and said, “Before you came looking for me, Cassius also tried to get me to tell him where Rose was.

“But honestly, he was so unpleasant to look at that I just didn’t feel like telling him. So, do you want to know where Rose is?”

Larson followed up with a controlled tone. “Where is she?”

Sophia let out short laughs before abruptly schooling her expression. “Didn’t you hide her away?”

Larson kept a straight face. “Ms. Chandler, you sure know how to round.”

Sophia rolled her eyes. “Who’s joking with you? You’ve hidden Rose in the eastern suburbs.”

Larson’s expression flickered, but he quickly regained his composure. “Why would I hide her?”

Sophia grinned at him and said, “Because Rose is just another piece in your revenge game.”

Larson’s face darkened instantly.

–Sophia continued with a smirk, “Larson, since you’re here, quit the games. Like I said, my time’s valuable, and it’s billable. You really wanna waste it

testing me?”

Larson’s deep gaze bore into Sophia’s carefree and defiant face.

He suddenly laughed, pulled out his checkbook and pen, quickly wrote a check for three million dollars, and handed it to her. Larson said, “It seems I underestimated you, Ms. Chandler. Consider this a/token of my appreciation.”

Sophia took the check and glanced at it. ‘3 million dollars? Not bad. Larson is sure generous,‘ she thought.

Sophia tucked the check away, her smile grew much more genuine. “No wonder you’re a tech tycoon; you’re hands down the most generous person I’ve

met so far.”

Seeing how fond of money she was, Larson cracked a smile. “Well then, Ms. Chandler, perhaps you could enlighten me. What do you think I’ll do next?”

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Chapter 182

Sophia said, “What else? Of course, revenge against the Hoore family A blood debt for your parents can never be forgiven

Larson stared at her, his gaze clouded and unreadable.

Meanwhile, Sophia just casually sipped her coffee and nibbled on her dessert, looking completely at ease.

“Rose is just a pawn in your revenge game. Even though everyone’s saying she’s pregnant with your child, I know you’ve never even dect with her Sophia finished with a knowing smirk.

Larson smirked, lips curling up. “Isn’t this all your doing, Ms. Chandler?”

Sophia nodded and said cheerfully, “Yep, all my work; no thanks needed.”

Larson fell silent.

Sophia was bold and confident, never shying away from any topic. Whether it was the rumors swirling outside or the reports from her secretary, one thing was clear. Sophia played by her own rules, and she was just a little crazy.

After finishing her coffee and dessert, Sophia dabbed at her lips with a napkin. “Alright, Larson, you didn’t track me down just to hand me a fat check, did you? If you’ve got something to say, spit it out. I’m on a tight schedule.”

Larson said, “Since you know so much about my affairs, you must already know why I came to you.”

Sophia nodded with a knowing smile. “Oh, I know. You’ve got a terminal illness and don’t have long to live, so you’re in a hurry to get your revenge before you go join your parents.”

Sophia’s bombshell statement left Larson utterly speechless.

Sophia looked at him with feigned sincerity and asked, “Have you thought about who’ll inherit your estate?”

Larson just stared at her, completely at a loss for words.

Sophia frowned playfully and said, “How about this? I’ll call you my big bro, and when you kick the bucket, you just leave your fortune to me. Deal?”

Larson suddenly burst into laughter. “Ms. Chandler, you never cease to amaze me.”

He was indeed terminally ill with little time left, hence his desperate urge for revenge. But to his surprise, Sophia exposed the whole Rose affair.

After learning about Sophia, he spent a few days deliberating before approaching her. Through several rounds of probing, he realized she might actually possess some genuine skills.

Sophia smiled, “Lots of people say that. So, Larson, how about leaving your fortune to me?”

Larson asked skeptically, “And why exactly should I leave my fortune to you?”

Sophia rolled her eyes and said helplessly, “Leave your fortune to me, and I’ll take care of your revenge.”

Larson remained silent, simply gazing at her as if weighing her words.

Sophia shrugged and checked her phone. “I’ve got things to do. I’m off. Time’s running out for you, so think it over. You know how to reach me when you’ve made up your mind.”

With that, she opened her WhatsApp, tilted her head with a playful grin, and said, “Let’s be friends.”

Stepping out of the café, Sophia glanced back over her shoulder with a smirk before hailing a cab and riding off.