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.

Sophie emerged from the restroom, noticing James’ displeasure and the questioning

just now?”

to the restroom.” Sophie

she grasped Sophie’s hand. “Sophie, I saw it all.

withdrew

to

Colby is. I don’t

her lip,

“Nichole is just looking out for you. Don’t be so naive, and stay away from

if reproaching him

didn’t know better might think Nichole

You’re a lady of distinction, and he’s nothing but an uncultured savage. How could you have anything to do

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

elderly man as the gardener she

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lobby.

ds, exuding an intimidating

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