Chapter 253

Sophie spoke in an indifferent tone, “It’s getting late. Perhaps it’s best if we all head home.”

Sophie was the first to stand, prompting the executives to hurriedly follow suit.

The dinner had been uncomfortable for them. They had been eager for the gathering to end,

“Mrs. Burke has suggested we head home, so let’s call it a night,” someone said.

People began to stand, and when James glanced at Sophie, he noticed that her expression was unchanged, as if the evening’s drama hadn’t dampened her spirits.

James stood up, ignoring the glances from those around him, and took Sophie’s hand, leading her outside.

Sophie frowned but did not protest due to the setting.

Once outside, James opened the car door for Sophie and then got in after her.

leaving without waiting for her and hurried after

expression darkened. James had

make James notice you?” Nicole emerged, smugness written

“I’m sorry, do

to get James’s attention. You’re nothing but a poor imitation,” Nicole scoffed, already plotting

one could compete with her,

either. There’s no point dwelling on the past,” Calla said with a smile, flipping her hair. “After all, you just needed James to get where you

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driving away in

She clenched

I’ll make sure you all

“James, have you lost your mind?

hour, and Sophie couldn’t understand why James was so

abruptly, causing Sophie to lurch forward,

gotten into you?”

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