Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

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.

of barely detectable envy laced

and Nichole and

that an unaware Sophie would be awkward and surprised to see her and James together, but Sophie seemed to have known all along, her

who is that lady

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

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

told me that you’ve been planning to study

quick glance

ad this ver

excelling in her studies. She’s planning to go but she’s a bit shy, so I brought

was just about showing Nichole the

for Nichole. It was after she returned from

now, James attended various events with Nichole, and everyone in Devonport knew James favored this college

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

good care of Ms. Nichole. I’m going in,”

was stunned. He never