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 woman who had her husband stolen from her, a

not only left his newlywed wife to accompany another woman but also introduced this woman to his business contacts. Was there a bigger joke than

network with some business tycoons, but with James walking away

make her way to

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

gracefully toward the piano and briefly greeted the

of the wealthy Russell family, she had been taught many skills, none of which she thought she’d use in her previous life, but

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

ended, applause filled

she couldn’t help but say,

Grade 10 in piano,”

circle, many were skilled pianists, and reaching Grade 10 was common.

10achievement made Nichole realize the

just lucky and beautiful but otherwise useless. Now, she realized

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Chapter 13

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