Chapter 294

Perry said, “Sophie’s right. Mr. Burke, there’s really no need for you to lower yourself to come pick her up from the Russell family. Sophie won’t be going back with you.”

“Honey!” Jessica gently tugged at Perry’s sleeve and said, “Let them sort it out themselves. Why are you meddling in their affairs?”

Turning to James with a smile, Jessica said, “Mr. Burke, you come all this way to pick up our dear Sophie so late at night, it really shows you care deeply for her. Come on, Sophie, don’t be mad anymore. Go back with him, will you?”

Jessica tried really hard to signal Sophie with her eyes, but Sophie seemed oblivious.

James moved closer to Sophie, crouching down to meet her gaze as she sat on the sofa, his eyes brimming with affection, “I had her sent to prison.”

Sophie replied indifferently, “What are you trying to prove by telling me this, Mr. Burke?”

“I know everything she did. She killed her friend and took her place. From the start, my involvement with her was a mistake, Sophie. I could never betray you again. That night, it was Nichole who drugged me. She made me believe she was you, so…”

“Enough.” Sophie coldly interrupted, “I have no interest in whatever happened between you two. You don’t need to confess anything to me. After all, we’ve had this conversation before. You and I are nothing more than a business marriage. I don’t care how many women you have outside.”

for words. She never

quickly stepped forward, nudging Sophie, “Sophie! Have you lost your mind? Mr. Burke has already broken it off with that girl. Why are you

angry.”

unmoved. Jessica was as anxious as a cat on a hot tin roof. She immediately turned to James, “Sophie is just stubborn. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of this. Sophie will go back

Bang!

too scared to speak. “You take care

her mouth, stepping back quietly without any confidence, “I… I am your aunt–in–law after all, and I’ve only

you as an elder, but that doesn’t mean you can make decisions for

you

understand?”

“I… I understand.”

when Sophie was the Russell family’s lady, and the current head of the family. The rules of the Russell family were strict. Jessica, merely a second wife without much status, could

less significant than the Burke family. I’m quite comfortable here. Whenever you’re ready to sign the divorce papers, that’s when you can come

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