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.

beautiful.” A hint of barely detectable envy laced

James and Nichole

awkward and surprised to see her and James together, but Sophie seemed to have known all along, her face bearing a composed

is that lady with Mr. Burke?” whispered some

James’ arm, extending her hand to Nichole with a smile, “Hello, you must, be

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

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

cast a quick

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

today was just about showing

fallen for Nichole. It was after she returned from studying

with Nichole, and everyone in Devonport knew James favored

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

Nichole. I’m going in,” said

never