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.

so beautiful.” A hint of barely detectable envy laced Nichole’s

spotted James and Nichole and walked straight

be awkward and surprised to see her and James together, but

Mrs. Burke, but who is that lady with Mr.

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

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

you’ve been planning to study abroad

cast a quick

ad this ver

she’s a bit shy, so I brought her here

was just about showing

for Nichole. It was after she returned from studying

James attended various events with Nichole, and

that mattered to Sophie now. She was at the auction not to contend with Nichole over James but for a more significant

take good care of Ms. Nichole. I’m going in,” said Sophie as she released James’

stunned. He never

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