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."

"As you wish, my

quickly dialed James, and the call connected in no time. "James, where've you gotten to?

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

"Come on, it's the Russell family's event. Even Burke International pays its respects to them and the Aldridges. You've

gout

noticed Ruby fussing with her dress' long hem and kindly lifted it for her. "Rose,

Ruby agreed with

their way

floor-length red mermaid dress highlighted her snow-white skin, and the Baroque diamond necklace at her collarbone sparkled brilliantly. With diamond tassel earrings and

but remark, "The makeup

most of the guests have arrived. Rick says we should make our entrance in about ten minutes." "Got

at her reflection,

of emotion.

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