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.

eyes of the onlookers, she was the woman who

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

some business

to these entrepreneurs without seeming

grand piano not too far away. A plan formed in her

the piano and briefly greeted the pianist

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

she last played, and her fingers felt slightly stiff, but old habits die hard. Soon, the keys flowed under

ended, applause

she couldn’t help but say, “Sophie

did reach Grade 10 in piano,” James said

circle, many were skilled pianists, and reaching Grade 10 was common. Everyone appreciated good music,

made Nichole realize the

had thought Sophie was just lucky and beautiful but otherwise useless.

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Chapter 13

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