Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 683

Sophie’s ties with James were limited to business competition, with no personal connection left between them. Whether or not James showed up at his engagement party was none of her concem.

As Sophie prepared to tum around with Jenna, she bumped into a firm chest.

The man was dressed in an unremarkable black suit devoid of any excess adorment. When Sophie looked up, she saw a silver masquerade mask covering his face.

Instinctively, Sophie took a step back, and Jenna quickly pulled her away from the

Sophie offered a strained smile. I’m sorry. Did I bump into you?”

“It’s okay

His voice wa

raspy and unpleasant, as if damaged by

him odd. She held Sophie’s arm and politely said, “Excuse us, sic, we have to

the man. As they passed him, she heard him mummur, “Leave the venue

hear it. Sophie stopped in her tracks, but when she turned to look,

worry about it. Everyone here tonight is a VIP That man’s outfit suggests he’s just a bodyguard for a businessman. You’re the star of tonight’s event. It’s best not to mingle with them. Jenna whispered, “And I caught a whiff of something awful on him like

raspy voice suggested the man had severe facial bums or had been in a fire, damaging his throat.

for protection, offering salaries ten times higher

why would such a person wam her to leave the venue without

is clean. If we see someone suspicious, we should avoid them. We don’t know what they’re involved in?”

her reservations, and Sophie understood. The Costello

say if tonight

countless enemies.

“Sophie”

voice came from beside her, holding a glass of champagne. He had waited in