The ladies' envious whispers reached Sophie's ears. Rather than ignoring them, Sophie turned her gaze towards the gossiping group. As soon as they noticed her, their expressions switched to warm smiles, a far cry from their earlier snide remarks.

Sophie gave them a polite smile, though her eyes were icy.

Feeling a chill from Sophie's stare, the ladies quickly dispersed. One look was all it took for them to realize Sophie was not someone to mess with.

Messing with Sophie could mean trouble!

As Sophie stepped into the Pollard family's grand ballroom, her eyes immediately zeroed in on Bea, who was surrounded by a group of distinguished ladies. Bea was decked out in luxurious attire, adorned with expensive jewelry that seemed to carry a sense of history, likely kept in a safety deposit box abroad.

It appeared Bea had traveled overseas to meet an old flame, daring to wear the jewels she normally wouldn't flaunt.

Bea, alerted by those around her, noticed Sophie nearby. Frowning at

be aware, but she is now

at the Burke estate, and couldn't believe Colby would choose someone with Sophie's

all the women, Colby chose Sophie. After all, she was married to James. Isn't he afraid of becoming a laughingstock for

his official wife. Yet Sophie was recognized as the wife of the Costello

the atmosphere turned tense, Sophie approached

just a woman who rose through association with a

married, it would be best to keep a low profite and focus on your family. Look what you are wearing. You're lucky it's here. Anywhere else, and you'd disgrace the

yet modestly, making

grace and virtue, rarely stepping outside you home, vowing to remain faithful to the late Mr. Burke.

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