Chapter 8

“Where did you get the money?”

Ten billion wasn’t a small sum, and James was well aware of the limited assets that the Russell could mobilize. It was impossible for her to come up with such a large amount of money so

“This is my own business, so you don’t need to worry about it.”

“Sophie, don’t forget that I am your husband.”

Sophie let out a self-deprecating laugh.

Husband?

James had always considered that a disgrace. When did he suddenly remember that he was her husband? “You’re just worried because you’re afraid that I’ll lose this ten billion and drag down the Burke family.”

James was silent.

Seeing his reaction, Sophie knew she had guessed right. “Don’t worry, I won’t involve the Burke family in this. I am well aware that our marriage is a business alliance. Your success is mine, and your losses are mine, too. Now, you don’t need to make three trips a day to the house.”

speechless. He had indeed thought this way, which is why he had been so cold to Sophie after their

these words from Sophie suddenly made him realize he’s

about to say something when Sophie’s phone suddenly beeped. It was a notification for at

In just an hour, eight billion

the matter resolved, a smile spread across

remembered how Sophie used to follow him around with that same smile, but

gala tonight. You should come with

to head upstairs

retorted, “Don’t want

to

in the past, James always took Nichole with him to any banquet or social gathering. If she wasn’t mistaken, this was an international gala. In a previous life, she had fought and argued to go, but James had still taken Nichole, also indirectly paving the way for Nichole’s

would James suddenly think of taking her to such

are my wife. Naturally, you should accompany me to

buy that explanation, assuming Nichole must

Chapter 8

finally remember her.

She

“Sure. I’ll get ready.”

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