Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 22

Only James could be deceived by Nichole. After all, he had a soft spot for Nichole, which made it difficult for him to see the truth.

“Look, it’s not a big deal. Nichole still has classes today. I’ll take her to school. James gave Nichole a look that signaled it was time to leave.

Nichole looked grateful.

Bea, with a hint of coolness in her voice, said, “Today, I’m going shopping with Sophie. You seem free. Why don’t you come along?”

“But Nichole…

“Let Lee take her. You are, after all, the CEO of Burke International. Don’t demean yourself.” Bea had spoken

her mind.

Nichole bit her lip and said, “Mr. Burke, it’s fine if Lee takes me to school.”

Nichole bowed politely to Bea. Bea, however, was not impressed by the gesture.

pursed his lips and said, “I’ll

Nichole nodded.

escorted Nichole out, Bea turned to Sophie. “James is young and easily fooled by such a sly temptress. You should

she hoped their relationship would progress

winning James’s heart lately,” Bea said, taking Sophie’s hand. “You need to capture his heart

Sophie smiled

James’ heart was already an impossibility,

though they were married, they had

there be a child?

had struggled immensely to conceive James’ child, but in his eyes, no one but Nichole deserved to bear

was only twenty-seven when she died tragically in childbirth. In her final moments, James had almost wished for

Sophie felt a heavy stone pressing

thought it was because she couldn’t share a room

and Bea talking. “Grandmother, I had the chauffeur get the car ready.

create an opportunity for

James spoke coldly, “Sophie, what are

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