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 fire, obscuring his

odd. She held Sophie’s arm and politely said, “Excuse us,

they passed him, she heard him

her tracks, but when she

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

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

protection, offering salaries ten times higher than average:

a person wam her to leave

the engagement party is clean. If we see

her reservations, and Sophie understood. The Costello

could say if tonight would

with countless enemies.

“Sophie”

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

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