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.

looks so beautiful.” A hint of barely detectable

James and Nichole and

had thought that an unaware Sophie would be awkward and surprised to see her and James

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

“Hello, you must, be Nichole, the student James mentioned. I’m Sophie. You can

and gently shook Sophie’s. “Hello, Mrs. Burke.” The

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

cast a quick glance

ad this ver

“Nichole has been excelling in her studies. She’s planning to go but she’s a bit shy, so I brought her here today to get a feel of what the

about showing

after she returned from

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

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

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

never expected

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