Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 23

Sophie knew it was all just a show for Bea’s benefit.

James’ parents had passed away when he was young, and Bea had raised him single-handedly. James held a deep respect and always looked after her.

Sophie didn’t expose him. Instead, she played along with James at the right moments.

“What are you planning to do with that piece of land?” Bea suddenly asked.

Her question was directed not at Sophie but at James,

James, sitting in front, glanced at Sophie in the rearview mirror and said, “That’s Sophie’s purchase. She’ll

handle it.”

Bea looked toward Sophie and said, “Let James manage the land matter. The most important duty for a woman is to support her husband and nurture her children.”

“Grandma, the affairs of the Burke family are indeed managed by James, but this land was bought on behalf of the Russell family. It’s intended for my family’s use, so it doesn’t require my mediation.”

to stay out of such matters. You’re married to James now, and everything

“I understand, Grandma.”

She knew all too well what kind of person Bea was. If Bea learned that she was planning to start her own business, Sophie feared

a chess game tonight, so you’ll drive Sophie home. Let work wait. Taking care

is most important.”

words carried

didn’t show much

mirror and knew he had

blame onto her.

breath and forced down the bitterness.

sooner, so be it.

the mall the entire day until it was dark

Sophie and James

have to stay at the office tonight. I won’t be coming

you

and James was at a

home during the billion-dollar deal days ago, he hadn’t spent a night