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

doing just

to the restroom.” Sophie

hand. “Sophie, I saw it

withdrew her

hung in mid-air, her voice shaky. “Sophie, I didn’t mean to tattle to Mr. Burke. It’s just that Colby really isn’t a

person Colby is. I don’t need others to

her lip, looking

be so naive, and

if reproaching him for being too

who didn’t know better might think Nichole was

lady of distinction, and he’s nothing but an uncultured savage. How

sound of a cane striking the floor echoed from nearby. Everyone turned toward the sound and soon saw an elderly man with silver hair standing in the center of the

as the gardener she had

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lobby.

ds, exuding an intimidating

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