Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 104

Sophie left without looking back, and Nichole tugged at James’ sleeve, saying, “James, I think Sophie just spoke in anger. Don’t take it to heart, and please don’t be upset.”

James withdrew his hand without a word.

Nichole stared at her empty hand, startled.

James said indifferently, “I have things to handle at the office. You should focus on your studies. If you need anything, just call Marian.*

“But…” Nichole tried to stop James, but he had already stood up and left.

Marian was sweeping the floor and couldn’t help but snort coldly at Nichole. It was just a little spat between Mr. and Mrs., and there she was, acting like she owned the place!

Noticing Marian’s expression, Nichole felt a flush of embarrassment.

Sophie returned to her apartment across from the university. She and Jenna had come back here earlier in the morning.

excited, said, “Did you really ask James for a divorce? Did

carefully and replied, “He didn’t say

make sure you get a fair share of his

became more agitated as she spoke, almost dragging Sophie to the

shook her head. “I

not?” Jenna

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option, James would have divorced me long ago. Would he have waited for

“That makes sense.”

puzzled and asked,

marriage of convenience. Our families have always been intertwined. Right now, we need each other, so a split

as her granddaughter-in-law. She would

like Nichole.

she had brought up the divorce in

had always been close to Bea, almost like her confidant, and would surely tell Bea about the conversation. By then, Nichole’s continued presence in the Burke family wouldn’t

living with such a