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 room and was about to go fetch it, but James,

"Oh."

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

got into the car with James, still clueless about their dinner destination. They eventually pulled up at a

a moment, and by the time she snapped back to

please follow

greeted her personally, which was quite the VIP treatment for a high schooler. Sophie followed him into the restaurant,

window, and Sophie followed the waiter

"Why's this place empty?"

"I prefer it quiet."

"...Oh."

across from James and, seeing the menu full of foreign dishes, cleared her

sure you don't want to order

picked a couple of dishes

"Yes, Mr. Burke."

feigned fascination with the elegant glasses in front

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