Chapter 756

But that made sense. Summerfield was miles away from Devonport, where everything cost twice as much. Who would recognize her, a once–wealthy lady of the now–bankrupt family?

As Sophie scanned the room, Odie suddenly extended his arm in front of her. She frowned at the arm blocking her path. “What are you doing?”

“As my date, shouldn’t you be a bit more aware of your role?”

*So?”

Sophie played dumb, so Odie pulled his arm back, his voice cold. “Forget it then.”

With that, Odie headed for the hotel entrance. Sophie noticed and quickly caught up, slipping her arm through his. She smiled, “Mr. Odie, I was just joking. As your date, I’ll stick by your side, no doubt about it.”

Odie responded coolly, “I don’t like jokes. If you joke with me again, I’ll leave you here alone. The night wind in Devonport is freezing, and with your constitution, Ms. Sophie, you might only last a few hours.”

forced a smile

admit that she had zoned out and missed Odie’s

Daniel approached Odie swiftly. “Mr. Odie, this is Mr. James Burke, the CEO of Burke International from Devonport.”

James, who was coldly scanning

suit, looking as tall and imposing as ever, his face as stern as before. He scoffed, “I thought you had truly disappeared, but it turns

doubted her relationship with Odie. Sophie gave a slight smile and retorted, “Mr. Burke, you seem to be without a date today. Have you changed partners? Or is Ms. Nichole

Sophie and turned to Odie instead. “They say Mr. Odie has good taste, but I’d advise Mr.

previous one without a

always liked taming

hand Sophie had looped through his arm, his eyes filled

of everyone, she couldn’t embarrass Odie. If

party and has been imprisoned by the Costello family since that day. It seems he won’t be holding onto his position in the Costello family for much

Sophie frowned slightly.

night, there was no way he could be imprisoned by the

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