Chapter 3

James followed Colt’s gaze.

The splash of red stood out in the crowd.-

Sophie, dressed in a wine-red evening gown, seemed to captivate hearts with every smile and frown. Cameras from the media swept over her, and for a moment, Sophie was like a superstar walking the red.

carpet.

“Is that Sophie?”

It took James a moment to recognize her.

Sophie had always preferred light makeup and modest dresses. This was the first time he had seen her dressed so strikingly.

Nichole looked uncomfortable. This was her first encounter with Sophie.

In contrast to Sophie’s glamorous allure, Nichole seemed overly plain, like a young student yet to bloom.

hint of barely detectable envy laced

and

to see her and James

is that lady with Mr.

a smile, “Hello, you must, be Nichole, the student James mentioned. I’m Sophie. You can call

holding James’ hand and gently shook Sophie’s. “Hello, Mrs. Burke.” The name ‘Mrs.

“James told me that you’ve been planning to study abroad

cast a quick glance

ad this ver

a bit shy, so

today was just about showing

Nichole. It was after she returned from studying abroad that James

James attended various events with Nichole, and everyone in Devonport knew James

to Sophie now. She was at the auction not to contend with Nichole

Ms. Nichole. I’m

He never

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