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.

and said, “I’ll walk you

Nichole nodded.

to Sophie. “James is young and easily fooled by

inwardly, she hoped their relationship would progress even

noticed you’ve been putting less effort into winning James’s heart lately,” Bea said, taking Sophie’s hand. “You need to capture his

Grandma.” Sophie smiled

was already an impossibility, much less

married, they had never shared a bed, so

there be a child?

life, she had struggled immensely to conceive James’ child, but in his eyes, no

in childbirth. In her final moments, James had almost wished for her

felt a heavy

was because she couldn’t share a room with James.

just seen Nichole out and entered to find Sophie and Bea talking. “Grandmother, I had the chauffeur get the car ready. You go

create an opportunity

left, James spoke coldly,

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