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

already spotted James and

would be awkward and surprised to see her and James together, but Sophie seemed to have known all

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

you must, be Nichole, the student James mentioned.

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

that you’ve been planning to study abroad these

quick glance at

ad this ver

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

about showing Nichole the

Nichole. It was after she returned from studying abroad that James truly fell

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 more significant

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

stunned. He never expected

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