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

to accompany another woman but also introduced

business tycoons, but with James walking away like that,

make her way to these entrepreneurs without

and her eyes landed on a grand piano not too far

toward the piano and briefly greeted the pianist before

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

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

the piece ended, applause

conversation to watch Sophie, and she

10 in

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

her Grade 10achievement made Nichole realize the

lucky and beautiful but

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Chapter 13

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