Chapter 178

At Harold’s birthday party, the quest list was crammed with the scions of wealthy families, all of whom had their eyes fixed on Sophie

that James new bride? So Harold has been waiting for her

heard James and she are on the rocks, he’s got a mistress, and they’re likely heading for divorce

“Could it be that Mr. Harold has taken a fancy to her? What is Harold thinking?”

Murmurs rippled quietly throughout the room

Harold, spotting Sophie, was delighted and seemed oblivious to the whispers. He quickly ascended the stairs and gallantly offered his hand to her “My lady, if you please”

Sophie chuckle at Harold’s childish gesture. As she reached out her hand, the grand doors of the Aldridge estate burst open, and a row of men in black suits entered, forming two lines Colt strode through them towards the gathering

sight. “Who let

fell silent, recognizing Colt, the notorious right–hand man of

Colt stated, looking towards Sophie. “Ma’am, Mr. Burke is quite concerned about you. Please, come

I

of silence, Colt replied, “That would be

stepped forward, Harold stood protectively in front of Sophie. “Don’t worry.

Even if Colt really wanted to take her away, he wouldn’t dare cause trouble at the Aldridge estate.

men from the Burke family could so easily appear at the Aldridge estate. It seemed James‘ influence in Devonport was not

stepping forward. Today is Mr. Harold’s birthday party. Isn’t it a bit disrespectful to bring

no choice. I was stopped outside by the Aldridge estate’s security. I must fulfill Mr. Burke’s

your men wait here until after we’ve cut Mr. Harold’s birthday cake, then

you don’t

her voice. I can handle it. Let’s keep today festive

causing trouble for others. At the last Aldridge jewelry gala, the Aldridge family had

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