Chapter 36

“It’s just one of our company’s employees who helped pick out the gift. I thought a girl might be more attentive to the details.”

James watched Sophie with a touch of affection in his eyes. If Sophie hadn’t already known James’ true feelings, she might have been fooled by that look.

Jessica caught the intimate interaction between James and Sophie and couldn’t hide her displeasure. She had clearly heard rumors about James and a young college girl. Moreover, everyone knew James didn’t care for Sophie.

“James is not only talented but also protective of our Sophie. I feel at ease handing her over to you. My elder brother in heaven would definitely feel the same. Besides, it’s just a family dinner, no need for formalities.” Perry happily bustled about, inviting James to join

the table.

Sophie, linking her arm through James’, whispered, “I didn’t expect you to be such a good actor.”

“Likewise.” James’ voice returned to its usual cool detachment.

darting towards James and Sophie, as if trying to spot some flaw in their interaction. “Jessica,

loving you

can’t be trusted, Jessica. How could you

James a

time he ate the steak without any remark,

trusted. Today has really opened my eyes

their interaction, expressed his confusion, “Sophie, when did you start liking

this, Jessica perked up, staring at Sophie as if she had caught her in a trap, “Oh my,

that James usually prefers light meals,

clearly didn’t buy Sophie’s explanation and was about to argue back when James suddenly spoke, “It sounds like you don’t have much

concerned about you newlyweds Facing

this was the Russell family’s family dinner, the attendees were still

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officially, these relatives and associates wouldn’t speak against her, but in reality, they were all waiting to see her fail. Ever since her

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