Chapter 11

Nichole’s voice was too loud, and suddenly, the room fell silent. By the time Nichole realized it, everyone’s gaze had already fixed on her, including James and Sophie.

At that moment, Nichole seemed like a sharp-tongued and uncultured woman to everyone present.

The elderly gardener was hunched over. He picking up roses from the ground, continuously apologizing.

Noticing the stares around her, Nichole’s face turned sour. She quickly changed her expression, apologizing profusely, I’m so sorry. I was in a rush. Are you alright, sir?”

Sophie watched the scene from a distance.

Despite Nichole’s attempt to remedy the situation, it only made her seem more pretentious.

At that moment, Nichole also noticed Sophie standing near James.

“Why is she here?” James frowned.

James’ expression. He seemed utterly unaware of Nichole’s planned

decided to

Sophie remained silent.

James had brought Nichole to the gala, and Nichole had earned the approval of Mr. Lennon, smoothing her path to studying abroad.

and Mr. Lennon.

had thought that since James didn’t bring Nichole this time, Nichole wouldn’t appear, but

“Mr. Burke!”

commotion inside the

already displeased. “Who let her

you, Mr. Burke, Colt said, lowering

He had always been lenient towards Nichole, but in such a setting,

everyone here. You should go check on her.”

like a frightened deer and couldn’t bring himself to leave her alone. “I’ll go over for

that James would go;

Nichole, “Why

down, her expression hurt. “I’m sorry, I just wanted

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