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

spotted James and

see her and James together, but Sophie

who is that lady with Mr.

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

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

me that you’ve been planning to study abroad these past two

a quick

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planning to go but she’s a bit shy, so I brought her here today to get a feel of what the world is

was just about showing

hadn’t fully fallen for Nichole. It was after she returned from studying abroad

and everyone in Devonport

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

of Ms. Nichole. I’m going in,” said Sophie as

was stunned. He never

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