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.

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

newlywed wife to accompany another woman but also introduced this woman to his business contacts. Was

had planned to use this opportunity to network with some business tycoons, but with James walking away like that,

to these

grand piano not too far away.

the piano and briefly greeted the pianist

had been taught many skills, none of which she thought she’d use in her previous life, but now they were proving

had been a 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 immersed in

piece ended,

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

10 in piano,” James said

common. Everyone appreciated good music, and the applause was proof of Sophie’s musical

Grade 10achievement made Nichole realize the gap between herself

had thought Sophie was just lucky and beautiful but otherwise useless. Now, she realized how

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