Chapter 229

If the old her had heard these words, she would have been overjoyed. But now, hearing them only brought a sense of guilt.

Her affection for James could never return to what it once was.

As they reached the conference room, the board of directors were in a heated discussion. The moment the door opened, a sudden

silence fell.

All eyes landed on Sophie.

One of the directors appeared displeased and said, “Mr. Burke, we have some serious matters to discuss. Let’s not bring irrelevant people in, shall we?”

Sophie was expressionless. She hadn’t intended to watch this group of old, stubborn men debate anyway.

If it weren’t for James‘ strategies keeping them afloat, these old–timers would probably be out in the cold by now.

“Sophie is my wife. Her being here is only natural.”

director spoke gravely, “Mr. Burke, she’s not part of the company and won’t prioritize the company’s interests. I

the company shares to Sophie. She is now a part of Burke International. The shares Sophie holds are higher than any of you. Is

was astonished.

of shares! Why didn’t he know anything

shareholders. She stood still, turning to stare at

the 20% of shares represent? It meant she belonged to the highest echelons of Burke International, second only to

voice. “James, think this through.”

thought it through very clearly. In this world, nothing and no one is more important than you are to me.”

was stunned by his gaze. She couldn’t understand how things had suddenly come

Nichole should have been the love of his life.

understood

Sophie was like how he had watched Nichole in

Sophie realized this wasn’t a

“Gentlemen, any objections?”

dared to utter another word, and silence was

there are no objections, let’s begin

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