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 and the questioning

doing just now?” James’

just went to the restroom.” Sophie was quite

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

withdrew her

to tattle to Mr. Burke. It’s just

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

bit her lip,

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

at James’ sleeve as if reproaching him for

Well, anyone who didn’t know better might think Nichole

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

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

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

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lobby.

ds, exuding an intimidating