Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

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.”

“Mr. Burke, she’s not part of the company and won’t prioritize the company’s interests. I suggest it’s better

have transferred 20% of the company shares to Sophie. She is now a part of Burke

astonished. “Mr.

of shares! Why didn’t he know anything

than Colt and the other shareholders. She stood still, turning to stare at James with eyes full of confusion

did the 20% of shares represent? It meant she belonged to the highest echelons of Burke International, second only to James. If she wanted to do anything

“James, think

are to me.” James watched her, his voice

understand how things had suddenly come

could James possibly love her? Nichole should have been the love of his life.

loved Nichole. She understood the significance of that look all too well.

was like how he had watched Nichole in the past life, but it was

realized this wasn’t

“Gentlemen, any objections?”

to utter another

are no objections, let’s begin