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.

A hint of barely detectable envy laced

and Nichole and walked straight toward

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

Burke, but who is that lady with Mr. Burke?” whispered some of the

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

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

you’ve been planning

cast a quick glance at

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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 world

just about showing

after she returned from studying abroad that James

events with Nichole, and everyone in Devonport

that mattered to Sophie now. She was at the auction not to

I’m going in,” said

was stunned. He never expected

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