Chapter 452

Mr. Briggs stormed out his departure causing a ripple of suppressed laughter among the onlookers

He was a philanthropist, and Bea, a well–known figure, had managed to escalate a disagreement to this extent.

Adler was visibly struggling to maintain his composure.

The sound of Bea flipping a table from the adjacent private dining room could be heard, prompting the waiter to rush in and tidy up. Only then did the laughter break free.

*I really didn’t expect it. That two–faced old lady was about to swear!” Adler exclaimed.

Jenna chimed in, clearly amused. “This is the first time I’ve found gossip so entertaining. None of the stories I’ve heard before were as juicy as today’s.”

She watched Sophie and asked, “So, does this mean Nichole’s chances with the Burke family are slim to none now?”

Raising an eyebrow Sophie replied, “After this spectacle, Bea surely won’t welcome Nichole.”

In truth, given Rowena’s background, Bea couldn’t have been more pleased.

Rowena was of the right age and came from a respectable family. Her father was a philanthropist, and they didn’t possess the overwhelming power of the Burke family, making them easier to manipulate.

Bea must have thought that by relying on Nichole, who was pregnant, it was only a matter of time before she could drive a wedge between James and his wife.

Unfortunately, she had cut off Nichole’s path into the Burke family.

A wildcard like Nichole, not under her control, would never catch Bea’s eye, especially since the Freeman family had disrespected her.

was like stepping on Bea’s

the old fashioned and inflexible old lady cared greatly

status, dared to confront her openly, and it was already generous of her

picked out bones from the fish. He placed

oblivious to this s

the child Nichole is carrying? James is even

of the child. As for

jealousy. Even his movements slowed as

“Let’s eat first. The food is getting

who remained calm, continuing

“Cough…cough.“!

Sophie choked on her drink when Colby handed it to

exchanged puzzled looks; sensing the tension between

night, Colby drove Sophie back to

the passenger door in the parking lot and took Sophie’s bag, saying, “Let me walk you up.”

breath hitched, clearly

the elevator silence enveloped them.

her

Colby grasped her wrist. He pinned her against the wall and leaned in to kiss her lips.

fully closed, Sophie felt a surge of electricity run through her, causing her to

“Colby…

pushed the door shut. His voice was low, “You mentioned watching a play.

“Are

you upset?”

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