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

had already spotted James and Nichole and walked

her and James together, but Sophie seemed to have known all along, her

who is that lady with Mr. Burke?” whispered some

extending her hand to Nichole with a smile, “Hello, you must,

and gently shook Sophie’s. “Hello, Mrs. Burke.” The name ‘Mrs. Burke’ felt like a bone stuck in

mentioned, “James told me that you’ve been planning

a quick glance at

ad this ver

said, “Nichole has been excelling in her studies. She’s planning to go but she’s a bit shy, so

just about showing Nichole the

was after she returned from

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

now. She was at the auction not to contend with Nichole over James but

good care of Ms. Nichole. I’m going

was stunned. He never expected those words from

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