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’

were you doing just now?”

I just went to the restroom.” Sophie

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

withdrew her

in mid-air, her voice shaky. “Sophie, I didn’t mean to tattle to Mr. Burke. It’s

what kind of person Colby is. I don’t need others to judge

bit her lip,

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

at James’ sleeve as if reproaching him for being

this. Well, anyone who didn’t know better might

a lady of distinction, and he’s nothing but

sound and soon saw

turned around, recognizing the elderly man as the gardener she had seen arranging

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lobby.

ds, exuding an intimidating

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