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.

her mind set on

and down, then glanced at the departing

you have

aware of any invitation requirement. Previously, when she accompanied James,

Miss, but you cannot

to protect her dignity as

on her, Nichole’s cheeks flushed with

observing from a distance, came

and

serious. “Ms. Nichole, what brings you

stammered. “Mr. Burke always said I was too timid, and since I’ll be going abroad in

Colt hesitated.

and return to assist Mr. Burke. Last time, Mrs. Burke spent a fortune on that land deal and surely took a

earnestly, and Colt finally