Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

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.

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

left his newlywed wife to accompany another woman but also introduced this woman to his business contacts. Was there a bigger joke than her presence

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

to these entrepreneurs without seeming too

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

briefly

of which she thought she’d use in her previous

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

piece ended,

James and the businessmen pause their conversation to watch Sophie, and she couldn’t help but say, “Sophie is so talented.

did reach Grade 10

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

her Grade 10achievement made Nichole realize the gap

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

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