Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 15

Moments later, Nichole walked out of the restroom with a pained expression, now dressed in a pristine white evening gown.

James asked, “What happened?”

“I was changing in the restroom, and when I came out, I think I saw Sophie.”

“Sophie?”

Nichole nodded.

“I saw Sophie with that man from last time, and they were… close. After saying this, Nichole watched James’ reaction closely, quickly adding. “But maybe I was mistaken. How could Sophie possibly know someone like Colby? I heard that Colby is a real outlaw.”

“Sophie…”

James’ tone turned chilly.

He had noticed before that Colby seemed interested in Sophie. Could she not see the danger? She was even getting close to a dangerous man like Colby.

James felt an inexplicable tightness in his chest.

emerged from the restroom, noticing James’ displeasure

you doing just

the restroom.”

affection as she grasped Sophie’s hand. “Sophie, I saw

instinctively withdrew

didn’t mean to tattle to Mr. Burke. It’s

is. I don’t need others to judge

her lip,

is just looking out for you. Don’t be

at James’ sleeve as if reproaching

know better might think Nichole

you should stay away from Colby. You’re a lady of distinction, and he’s nothing but an uncultured savage. How could

of a cane striking the floor echoed from nearby. Everyone turned toward the sound and soon saw an elderly man

recognizing the elderly man as the gardener she had seen

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lobby.

ds, exuding an intimidating