Chapter 13

From James expression, you could tell he knew that this plece of real estate was going to sell big. But he chose to step aside and let Stephen have it as a favor.

That was just James’ style.

Sophie said earnestly, “I really was just paying a compliment. You’re reading too much into it.”

James frowned, seemingly gauging the sincerity of Sophie’s words.

Indeed, with Sophie’s intellect, how could she possibly understand the future value of that property?

James figured he was overthinking it. “Better be.”

He didn’t pay much attention to Sophie but instead took Nichole to meet other guests.

As Nichole left, she glanced at Sophie with a hint of apology in her eyes. Despite Nichole trying to mask it, Sophie could see a trace of smugness in Nichole’s look.

Sophie tilted her head back and downed a glass of champagne.

of the onlookers, she was the woman who had her husband stolen from her, a

introduced this woman to his business contacts. Was

some business tycoons, but with James walking away like that,

make her way to these

piano not too far away. A plan formed in her mind as she smiled

piano and briefly

skills, none of which she thought she’d use in her previous life, but now they

long time since she last played, and her fingers felt slightly stiff, but old habits die hard. Soon, the keys flowed under Sophie’s practiced hands, filling the banquet with melodious piano music that perfectly matched the atmosphere. Everyone was

piece ended, applause filled

James and the businessmen pause their conversation to watch Sophie, and she couldn’t help but say,

did reach Grade 10

common. Everyone appreciated good music, and the applause was

her Grade 10achievement made Nichole realize the gap

beautiful but otherwise useless. Now, she realized how

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Chapter 13

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