Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 1810

James had made up his mind to marry her, even though he'd given up way more than just social connections for this relationship. Sophie sensed that despite his smile, the guy standing in front of her was carrying a heavy load of

disappointment in his eyes.

That feeling made Sophie uneasy, like she'd just said something that hit a nerve.

"I just... felt like I was being scrutinized, and it rubbed me the wrong way. It's not like I was aiming at you. You're actually a decent guy."

"No need to hand me the 'nice guy' badge."

James gave a slight smile and said, "This engagement isn't a big deal, but we'll wait until after you graduate college to call it off."

"Why?"

"No particular reason."

James set aside the takeout, saying, "The food's gone cold. Let's head out for a bite."

remembered she'd left her homework in the conference

"Oh."

the executive suite felt a bit cramped with just the two of them, and Sophie couldn't resist sneaking a glance

the underground parking, the driver was already waiting. Sophie got into the car with James, still clueless about

and by the time she snapped back to reality, James was already

Sophie, please follow

greeted her personally, which was quite the VIP treatment for a high schooler. Sophie followed him into the restaurant, noticing it was completely empty, like someone had rented the whole

by the window,

"Why's this place empty?"

"I prefer it quiet."

"...Oh."

Sophie sat across from James and, seeing the menu full of foreign dishes, cleared her throat and said to the waiter, "I'll have this

are just appetizers. Are you sure you don't want to order anything else,

a bit unsure. James casually picked a couple of dishes and

"Yes, Mr. Burke."

the menus. Sophie feigned fascination with

remarked, "When you're with me, no need to