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 onlookers, she was the woman who had her husband

woman but also introduced this woman to his

use this opportunity to network with some business tycoons, but with James walking away like that, it

to these

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

the piano and briefly greeted the

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

Soon, the keys flowed under Sophie’s

the piece ended, applause filled

pause their conversation to watch Sophie, and she couldn’t

Grade 10 in piano,” James said

were skilled pianists, and reaching Grade 10 was common. Everyone appreciated good music, and the applause was proof of Sophie’s

made Nichole realize the gap between herself and

Sophie was just lucky and beautiful but otherwise useless.

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Chapter 13

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