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?”

and they’re gone. I think she

n not sure

or not.” Colt hesitated before adding. “My sources say

might see it as an easier way to

“Mr. Burke, I think this could be a good opportunity to win her

think it’s a

James‘ cold gaze and quickly corrected himself. “What I mean is, she could use a strong shoulder to

I

had never needed to pursue anyone before and had no

have much experience either. Maybe buy a book on love

book on love

thirty–six different tactics for

Colt sounded sure.

“Get one then. I’ll look

Colt immediately ordered a book on his

into his

to win

heart… pour all your feelings into hers, take all her joys into your heart,” James read coldly, his frown deepening with each word. Colt, standing opposite him,

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