Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 10

“Wait a minute.”

Sophie stepped forward, picking up the roses s c a t ed on the ground. She noticed that these roses were carefully pruned to remove the thorns and were very rare.

“Mrs. Burke, this old man has ruined the flowers Mr. Lennon prepared for everyone, and he disturbed the gathering. I’ll have someone escort him out right now,

“If it was an accident, then perhaps the gentleman could prepare a new batch of flowers,” Sophie said, “Since Mr. Lennon specially brought these roses, it would be a shame to use them only for display. Why not let each lady present take one to appreciate his gesture?”

The crowd nodded in agreement, and the manager tactfully gestured to the elderly gardener to step aside. James approached Sophie, his voice low, “I didn’t expect you to stir up the atmosphere like this.”

Sophie shrugged, “Just trying to please Mr. Lennon.”

Outside the event, Nichole stepped out of a taxi, her elegant black evening gown catching the light. As soon as she exited the vehicle, she felt the curious stares of those around her.

it, her mind set on entering

up and down, then glanced at the departing

do you have

Nichole hesitated. She wasn’t aware of any invitation requirement. Previously, when she accompanied James, she had come and gone freely. This was the first

Miss, but you cannot

Mr. Burke. I’m Mr. Burke’s companion,” Nichole fibbed, trying to protect her dignity as the, doorman scrutinized her. “Mr. Burke has already entered with Mrs.

eyes on her,

Colt, who had been observing from a distance, came forward.

doorman nodded and allowed her

serious. “Ms.

was too timid, and since I’ll be going abroad in a few months, I

Colt hesitated.

and surely took a loss. I suspect she doesn’t understand finance, and with many financial experts here tonight, I’m worried she might not cope without Mr. Burke

earnestly, and