Chapter 1511
Colby cback from overseas a week later, and by then, gossip about his and Sophie's marriage had hit fever
pitch. Rumors were flying everywhere sfolks said Sophie had checked out of the marriage and was now
spending her days in Devonport, hanging out with young, handsmodels. Others went so far as to claim she
had a younger man stashed away at hand was romantically involved with Harold, the new head honcho of
the Aldridge Estate.
Hashtags like #Sophie ColbyDivorce, #Sophie HaroldShacking Up, #Sophie ClubSugar Daddy, and
#SophieOurRole Model were lighting up the trending lists. By noon, Sophie strolled downstairs from the second
floor, munching on a sandwich, and couldn't help but chuckle at what was trending on her phone. "Harold,
someone said you're willing to be the 'other guy" for love. Want to take a look?" Sophie teased, handing her
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You've got to hand it to this generation of intesleuths-they've got sskills. A bunch claimed to be
students from Eastwood College, dishing out details on Sophie and Harold's past, recalling how they used to be
inseparable two years ago at school. Even a notorious photo of Sophie leaving a nightclub wearing Harold's
clothes resurfaced. Back then, the PR teams of the Aldridge and Burke families managed to sweep it all under
the rug.
Once these stories hit the web, everyone thought they were onto something. Harold, however, wasn't amused.
With a stern look, he said, "You've had your fun and stirred the pot. Isn't it tyou gavea proper
explanation?"
Sophie, seemingly unbothered by the chaos outside, didn't ask him to shut down the rumors, just letting the
world speculate. "I've already explained everything that needed explaining. Isn't it tyou let it go?" she said,
settling onto the sofa and continuing to scroll through the news. Her finger paused when she saw the headline
#Colby TravelsMilesForWife.
Harold, sitting across from her, said, "Colby's back in town. Have you thought about how you're going to deal
with him?"
Sophie's smile faded slightly. "There's nothing to deal with."
"I know you're letting rumors fly to make The Silent Shadows think you two are done, but when Colby's standing
right in front of you, can you really treat him like a stranger and gothrough with it?" Harold asked sincerely. "If
you wantto step in, I'll figure out a way to keep The Silent Shadows in the dark about your
misunderstanding."
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"I know he must have his reasons, and | can tell myself maybe he's just scared of losing me. But until he says it
himself, it's all just my wishful thinking," Sophie replied, looking at Harold. "Don't worry, I'll be alright."
"Okay, | trust you," Harold said as he got up.
Seeing him about to leave, Sophie asked curiously, "Where are you off to?"
"This guy, who's willing to be the 'other man’ for love, has a role to play," Harold replied, a faint smile playing on
his lips.
Meanwhile, at the airport, Colby,
looking a bit worse for wear from his journey, stepped off the plane. Never one to hide who he was, he had no
idea how big the story about him. and Sophie had blown up back home. Passersby shot curious glances his way,
and soon, a swarm of camera flashes was directed at him.