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.

that moment, Sophie emerged from the restroom, noticing James’

doing just now?” James’

I just went to the

feigning affection as she grasped Sophie’s hand. “Sophie, I saw it all. That Colby is no good. You

instinctively withdrew her

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

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

her lip, looking

for you. Don’t be

at James’ sleeve as if reproaching him for

know better might think Nichole was James’

distinction, and he’s nothing but an uncultured savage. How could you have anything

Everyone turned toward the sound and soon

as the gardener

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lobby.

ds, exuding an intimidating

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