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.

the woman who had

to accompany another woman but also introduced this woman to

had planned to use this opportunity to network with some business tycoons, but

to these entrepreneurs without seeming too

not too far away. A plan formed in her mind

piano and briefly

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

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

the piece ended, applause filled the

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

Grade 10

was common. Everyone appreciated good music,

10achievement made Nichole realize

thought Sophie was just lucky and beautiful but otherwise useless. Now,

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Chapter 13