Chapter 46

Adler was right, she did indeed intend to get closer to Harold.

Though everyone knew Gordon was a formidable figure, they were unaware that his younger brother Harold was even more untouchable. If she could befriend Harold early on, her future would be much smoother

However, Harold’s personality was different from most; overt flattery and trying to please him could actually lead to his distaste.

At his core, Harold was very much like James. In her past life, her efforts to please James had turned him against her so completely that he couldn’t even stand to look at her before she died.

But once she started ignoring them, they would incessantly follow her.

Sophie deliberately avoided the main entrance of Liberty Hall and did not meet Harold.

As evening approached, Sophie woke up feeling groggy, only to realize it had started raining heavily outside. She had always been frail, and rainy days often brought on a fever.

Sophie was about to go out and buy some medicine, but then she noticed a white sticky note on the bedside table that mentioned there was everyday medicine in the drawer.

indeed found it stocked with cold, fever,

also

then, Sophie’s phone rang. It was James calling.

answered, and James‘ voice came through cold and angry, “Where did

today and moved

tone was a mix of ice and fury.

with James and hung up

medicine, Sophie fell into

and the drizzle outside hadn’t stopped, but it was the first

reached the entrance of Liberty Hall, the damp air almost suffocated her, making her head spin

strong hands gripped her and pushed her against the wall of

staring down at her coldly, his tone unfriendly, “Where were

you mean?”

play dumb. I asked you to wait for me downstairs at Liberty Hall.

to wait for you.” Sophie was feeling dizzy, barely holding

was relentless, ‘No one dares to play

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