Chapter 9

Nichole’s smile froze on her face for a moment. “Why?”

“Mr. Burke is taking his wife tonight, so Ms. Nichole, it would be inconvenient for you to attend.”

Nichole forced a smile. “Oh, he’s taking his wife. That’s wonderful! I actually didn’t want to go anyway…”

“That’s good then.”

As she held the disconnected phone, Nichole bit her lip.

Her roommates exchanged glances behind her.

“Nichole, did your boyfriend just stand you up?”

“I heard it was an international gala. Didn’t you say your boyfriend organized it to introduce you to some

international businessmen?”

her friends, Nichole managed a weak smile. “He has to

down at the gown she

never liked Sophie, so why would he

She had been looking forward to tonight’s gala for

James had his secretary deliver a sophisticated black

while, and when he saw

in a burgundy gown before, this outfit still took his breath away. He hadn’t realized before just how beautiful Sophie

“I’m ready.”

looked up, and James pursed his lips. “I’ll have the

door and saw Colt waiting at

was also taken aback. “Madam, you look wonderful in that dress, even better than

sharp look

his mistake, Colt

in the car, James glared at Colt and said

dared not speak further. It was his own fault for speaking out

at the venue, and James helped Sophie out

crowd around them cast

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