Chapter 417

“Can you believe it? Jean’s makeup was so overdone. Who knows how it even looked on camera.”

“The photographer only bothered to take a few extra shots of Shirley and Sophie. The rest of us? We might as well have been invisible.” Wendy glanced at the dish in front of her, suddenly losing all appetite. She stood up, ready to leave.

Shirley said, “Everyone has a set meal plan. If you skip it, you’ll be hungry all night. And if you give in and snack later, you’ll regret it even

more.

Wendy’s expression soured. She was famished, but the thought of looking bloated on camera curbed her desire to eat.

Shirley’s words hooked her back, and she returned to her seat, picking at her meal with little enthusiasm.

Meanwhile, in the executive office of Burke International.

James was lost in thought, staring at a photo of him and Sophie. It captured Sophie eating a slice of cake while he was only half–visible. Colt walked in and said, “Mr. Burke, there’s news about your wife.”

“Where is she staying now?”

Apartments. The Russell family’s assets were liquidated, and they’re gone. I think she must be

n not sure

if it’s true or not.” Colt hesitated before adding. “My sources say

such an occupation. Colt continued, “I think she might see it as an

Colt to add, “Mr. Burke, I think this could be a

it’s a good

and quickly corrected himself. “What I mean is, she could use a strong shoulder to lean on right now. You

should I go about

was clueless in this regard. He had never needed to pursue anyone before

experience either. Maybe buy

book on

contain thirty–six different tactics for romance. Each one is

Colt sounded sure.

frowned, saying, “Get one

Colt immediately ordered a book

silently typed into his computer’s

to win

pour all your feelings into hers, take all her joys into your heart,” James read coldly,

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