Sophie paused for a moment, then said, "No wonder. Even though the Burke family is the top dog in Devonport, Bea doesn't have any real power at Burke International. Why would those socialites go out of their way to host dinners? Turns out it's because Bea is tied to the Pollard family."

Throwing a dinner at the Pollard estate suggests Caelum and Bea had some kind of history.

Colby handed Sophie another dessert, saying, "I'll go with you tonight."

"No need. It's a high-society ladies' dinner. Are you a high-society lady?" Sophie joked. "Besides, Bea coming all the way from Eastwood College means it's either because James is here or she's specifically gunning for me."

Bea might seem kind on the surface, but she's petty to the core.

Sophie had already managed to thoroughly offend Bea before; there was no way Bea would let it slide.

"You're spot on. James has been AWOL in Devonport these past few days. The Burke family's matriarch probably thinks her precious grandson came all this way for you."

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kissed his cheek, saying, "For me? I'm not that irresistible. That's just Bea's imagination running wild. Her grandson coming overseas is

would be for the best," Colby said. "If he keeps pestering

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