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?”

“He

at the gown she was holding,

Sophie, so why would he

forward to tonight’s gala for a long time. She

secretary deliver

while, and when he saw Sophie

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

“I’m ready.”

lips. “I’ll

the door and saw Colt waiting at

also taken aback. “Madam, you look wonderful in that

him a sharp look

Colt quickly shut

didn’t mind, and once she was in the car, James glared at Colt and said sternly, “You’ve just lost your bonus for

further. It was his own fault for speaking out of

the venue, and James helped Sophie

around them cast admiring

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