Upon hearing the words, Colby's brow furrowed slightly.

"Bea, I really owe you one," Sophie said, linking arms with Colby. "I already have a husband. Why would I want to be Mrs. Burke of the Burke family? Getting back with James was already a big favor to Burke International, and trust me, it won't happen again." Bea was so infuriated by Sophie that she could only point at her, stuttering in frustration.

Sophie continued, "Bea, think it over before you send Colt to find me again. I'm only giving you one day to consider this offer for the ten percent shares. If you don't take it, don't expect another chance."

With that, Sophie, arm in arm with Colby, headed for the door.

Suddenly, Bea shouted, "Sophie! How can you do this to James?"

Sophie stopped, turning around with a cold gaze. "I've always been fair to him; I owe the Burke family nothing."

"You!"

Bea fainted right there, prompting Colt to rush over, shouting, "Bea! Quick, call a doctor!"

scurried around in a frenzy. Meanwhile, Sophie and Colby walked out of the grand doors

to Sophie. She'd longed for James's approval and dreamed of

was no longer bound by anything-except

Colby's hand tightly, she said, "I never want to come back to this

a greedy little fox?" Colby teased, gently pinching

jewels might not

better to take them all now and keep them as family heirlooms?" Sophie replied. Besides, that ring is still with us. I want to see if Bea has anything else like it. If she does, we might find a connection among

the smartest, always

tet

think I'm good at negotiating, but in a few years, you might find me too petty. They say, 'The grass

look elsewhere? Besides, all my assets are in your hands. If I ever changed my

me, and Colby, being a little beggar in Devonport wouldn't be

Meanwhile-

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