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.

and Sophie, as if trying to spot some flaw in their interaction. “Jessica, is there something on my face that you keep

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

can’t be trusted, Jessica. How could you believe

served James a

but this time he ate the steak without any remark, and then placed

really opened my eyes to how much Mr. Burke cares

“Sophie, when did you start

this, Jessica perked up, staring at Sophie as if she had caught her in a trap, “Oh my, I also remember our Sophie never liked steamed fish. How come Mr.

defended. “It’s just that James usually prefers

argue back when James suddenly spoke, “It sounds like you don’t have

not, I’m just concerned about you newlyweds Facing

the Russell family’s family dinner, the

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and associates wouldn’t speak against her, but in reality, they were all waiting to see her fail. Ever since her father passed away, everyone of them desired to take over