Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Jenna nudged Sophie out of the room with a playful grin. "Alright, my dear, time to get dolled up. Tonight's your big coming-of-age bash! After this, you're officially in the adult league. Make the most of your last moments of being a teen!" Sophie moved forward with Jenna's gentle push, feeling a mix of excitement and wistfulness. She had been eagerly awaiting this day, but now that it had arrived, there was a hint of sadness.

Turning eighteen meant stepping into adulthood. Would she have to give up being playful or stubborn? She sighed, realizing she was another year older.

Outside the grand Burke Estate, preparations were in full swing. The Aldridge and Russell families had rolled out the red carpet, inviting all the big names of Devonport to celebrate Sophie's milestone. The Russell home wasn't quite spacious enough, so they opted for the elegant setting of the Burke Estate, which was usually closed to outsiders a testament to Sophie's importance to both families.

A sleek black luxury car glided to a stop outside the estate. Joseph was the first to step out, and he graciously opened the door for Ruby. Draped in a graceful light blue gown, Ruby, Devonport's renowned international star, immediately drew everyone's gaze.

With a gentlemanly flair, Joseph offered his hand to Ruby, and with a radiant smile, she linked arms with him as they entered the estate.

Glancing around, Ruby asked, "Has James made it here yet?"

"If he doesn't want to come, let's not pressure him," Joseph replied.

Ruby frowned slightly, "He's always buried in work. That's not healthy. Give him a call and see if you can hurry him up."

chuckled, "As you

connected in no time. "James, where've you gotten

attending someone else's coming-of-age party," James

event. Even Burke International pays its respects

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Ruby agreed with

their way into the venue, one following the

had her makeup done and was admiring herself in the mirror. Her floor-length red mermaid dress highlighted her snow-white skin, and the Baroque diamond

couldn't help but remark, "The makeup

Sophie, most of the guests have arrived. Rick says we should make our entrance

at her reflection, Sophie

wave of

no doubt. But inside, there was a tinge of sadness, like something was