Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

II

Jenna was taken aback when she heard Sophie fretting over something like this. "Oh, come on, what are you going on about? In this world, sure, anyone might not like you, but there's no way Gordon doesn't."

"But yesterday, when I barged into his room, he got all mad."

"Really? Why's that?"

Sensing some juicy gossip, Jenna leaned in eagerly. "Gordon got mad? That's a first! Did you walk in on him doing something... cheeky?"

Sophie wasn't sure what Jenna was imagining, but she was quick to clarify, "No, nothing like that! When I walked in, he suddenly hugged me, and he seemed really off. He told me not to just barge in without knocking."

"Well, that's fair enough. It's a guy's room, after all, and just barging in isn't the best idea."

"But I've always done it before."

Puzzled, Sophie asked, "Jenna, do you think maybe he's seeing someone else, and that's why he's being distant?"

"Him? Seeing someone else?" Jenna replied, half-amused, half-disbelieving. "That's about as likely as pigs flying."

"Jenna! I'm being serious!"

Sophie was earnest, even a bit anxious. "Could he really be interested in

someone else? I've heard the Aldridge company is full of gorgeous women!"

Jenna thought for a moment before asking, "So, besides telling you not to come in unannounced, did Gordon say anything else?"

"Anything else?"

Sophie thought carefully. "He said there's nothing different about him compared to other guys, just not to come into his room!"

Hearing this, Jenna snapped her fingers. "I got it!"

"You got it?"

Sophie's eyes lit up with curiosity. "So what's the deal?"

"Silly girl."

Jenna gave Sophie a playful poke on the forehead. "Use that clever noggin of yours. Have you ever really thought of Gordon as a guy?"

"Of course! He's a guy!"

"Do you get shy when you look at him?"

Sophie pondered seriously for a

moment,

shook her head. They

spent almost every day together, practically living in each other's pockets. How could she suddenly be shy? Swnovel

Jenna said, "It's because you're too close. You don't see Gordon as a guy. Next time, try thinking of him as a man, not just your brother. You'll get what I mean." swnovel

"Not family... but a man..."

Sophie murmured to herself.

Jenna watched Sophie's slow realization and couldn't help but tease, "How'd you score so high on your exams?"

"Well, I kind of misaligned the answer sheet for one big question and forgot to check."

Jenna facepalmed. Genius!noveldrama

In a way, Sophie truly was a genius.

Jenna said, "Think it through.

Anyway, tonight's your and Harold's

college party. I'll be your

wingwoman and make sure Gordon

joins the fun!" Swnovel

"He won't come."

Sophie shook her head. As the head of the Aldridge family, he barely had time for

a party.