Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 511

James pressed his lips together, saying, “Sophie…”

“There’s no need for explanations, James. You’re not the type to make the same mistake twice.” Sophie turned to James, stating, “To ensure our agreement proceeds smoothly. I hope you can manage your flock of admirers without causing me unnecessary trouble. Even if you can’t resist, please be discreet”

Sophie offered James a distant smile, causing him to frown. “Does it have to be like this between us?”

“Mr. Burke, there was never supposed to be anything between us in the first place. We’re practically strangers, aren’t we?”

Besides their marriage, there was nothing else between them.

The two entered the elevator in silence until James spoke up, “Why bring up my great–grandfather back in the ancestral hall?”

James was always perceptive and sensed something was off.

Sophie lied casually, “I was just curious. The Burke family has built such a vast empire, and it’s incredible how your grandfather managed to establish a business dynasty from scratch.”

While it was during James‘ father’s generation that the Burkes dominated Devonport, and James himself had catapulted Burke International to its zenith, the foundational work James‘ grandfather did for the Burke family was undeniable.

empire wasn’t built by my grandfather

you

elevator doors

him, asking, “I recall the Burke family being labeled as nouveau riche

had noticed. He glanced at Sophie, saying,

which question had triggered his defenses, but from his look, she could tell James was aware of some secret

exclaiming. “Mr. Burke! We

Sophie added, “I had only asked her to see Bea for a clear explanation. Now she’s so agitated. I hope nothing

“Let’s gor

Sophie out of the Burke estate, driving a spare car

Calla was frantically banging on the Burke family’s main door. Marian was puzzled and opened the door to find Calla in a frenzy.

Bea? Where

“She”

could finish, Calla pulled out a kitchen knife, turning Marian pale

see Grandma Bea! Take me to

demeanor made Marian dare not delay. She immediately responded, “Okay, okay, calm down. I’ll call

steps toward the living room, Bea lazily emerged from her roem, asking. “What’s

at the sight of Calla with the knife. “Calla? What