Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

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.

trying to spot some flaw in their interaction.

replied, “I was just admiring how loving you and Mr. Burke

be trusted, Jessica. How could you believe such

James a

this time he ate the steak without any remark, and then placed a piece of deboned fish onto Sophie’s

can’t be trusted. Today has really opened my eyes to how much Mr. Burke cares for

confusion, “Sophie, when did you start liking steamed

my, I also remember our Sophie never liked steamed fish.

defended. “It’s just that James usually prefers light meals, and

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

newlyweds Facing

to eat in silence. Although this was the Russell family’s family dinner, the attendees were

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in reality, they were all waiting to see her