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 toes.

old fashioned and inflexible old lady

her openly, and it was already generous

Colby had carefully picked out bones from the fish. He placed the fish in front

oblivious to this s

“But what about the child Nichole is carrying? James is even less likely to divorce you

will take care of the child. As for

sense Colby’s jealousy. Even his movements slowed

throat, Sophie said, “Let’s eat first.

focused on her meal and occasionally glanced at Colby, who remained calm, continuing to

“Cough…cough.“!

choked on her drink when Colby handed it to her.

exchanged puzzled looks; sensing the tension between the

Colby drove Sophie back to

door in the parking lot and took Sophie’s bag, saying,

breath hitched, clearly

the elevator silence enveloped

her

grasped her wrist.

causing her

“Colby…

was

“Are

you upset?”

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