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

and unpleasant, as if damaged by fire, obscuring his

Sophie’s arm and politely said, “Excuse us, sic, we have to

him, she heard

low that only she could hear it. Sophie stopped in her tracks, but when she turned to look, the man had vanished into the

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 rotting meal”

suggested the man had severe facial bums or had been in

individuals often hired highly paid bodyguards for protection, offering salaries ten times higher than average: for potentially

a person wam her to leave the venue without

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

had her reservations, and Sophie understood. The Costello family’s past dealings were

could say if tonight

countless enemies.

“Sophie”

glass of champagne. He

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