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.

woman who

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

frustrated. She had planned to use this opportunity to network with some business tycoons, but with James walking away like that, it had become difficult to approach

she make her way to these entrepreneurs

and her eyes landed on a grand piano not too far away. A plan formed in her mind as she smiled

and briefly greeted the pianist

many skills, none of which she thought she’d use in her previous life,

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

ended, applause filled the

she couldn’t help but say, “Sophie is so

Grade 10

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

casual mention of her Grade 10achievement made Nichole realize the gap between herself

thought Sophie was just lucky and beautiful but otherwise

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Chapter 13

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