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. “Jessica, is there something

how loving you and Mr. Burke appear,

trusted, Jessica. How could you believe

James a

usually preferred lighter meals, but this time he ate the steak without any remark, and then placed a piece

smile, “Yes, rumors can’t be trusted. Today has really

“Sophie, when did you start liking steamed

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

are overthinking it,” Sophie quickly defended. “It’s just that James usually prefers light

explanation and was about to argue back when James

not, I’m just concerned about you newlyweds Facing James, Jessica lost

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

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were all waiting to see her fail. Ever since her father passed away, everyone of them desired