Chapter 286

Sophie certainly didn’t miss the flicker of fear in Nichole’s eyes.

Sophie slowly approached, her eyes twinkling with amusement. “It seems your attempt on my life was unsuccessful. What a pity. Now that I’ve miraculously survived and stand before you once again, do you still have the courage to try and kill me a second time?”

Nichole’s complexion tumed even more unsightly. “What are you babbling about? What does your falling overboard have to do with me?”

Bes, too, frowned, saying, “Sophie, why didn’t you come back if you were alive? Do you have any idea how worried we have been? And to appear now, at a funeral of all places, you’re really being so thoughtless!”

“You just received the clothes salvaged by the search and rescue team and couldn’t wait to hold a funeral. Naturally, I had to come and see” Sophie said as she looked around the church. “It’s to my taste, though I won’t be needing IL.

She vividly remembered, in her past life, how she had tried her best to please Bea, obeying her every word, even more dutifully than to her own parents. But to Bea, Sophie was merely a tool to be used.

Just like in the past, once Bea realized Nichole could bring more benefits to James, she ruthlessly abandoned Sophie, welcoming Nichole into the household.

Bea and James were alike. Both had ice running through their veins.

Nichole, how long have you been pregnant? Two

around them heard Sophie’s query.

her accident, meaning James had already been

gasped

involved in a kidnapping case, nearly losing her life at sea. It was clear to all that this was no accident but a battle for power within a

do with you? I’m under no obligation to tell you.”

carrying James‘ child, she didn’t want to be labeled as

mistress.

making. She frowned and said, “Sophie, since you’ve returned, let’s discuss this back home. There are too many people here. Be mindful of the impact

welcomed Nichole into the Burke family. I’m

thought she had misheard.

today. From here on out, we will go our separate ways with

hearing this, Nichole couldn’t hide her

to the Burke

talking about? It seems the sea has muddled your brain!”

Sophie but was blocked by people standing close

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