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.”

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

“I understand, Grandma.”

point. 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 big

so you’ll drive Sophie home. Let

is most important.”

carried an

frowned but didn’t show

and knew he

blame onto her.

and forced down the bitterness. If being disliked meant she could get

sooner, so be it.

but Bea dragged her around the mall the entire day until

Sophie and

to stay at the office tonight. I won’t

you

casually, and James was at

billion-dollar deal days ago, he hadn’t spent a night there since.