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."

stood up and motioned for the secretary by the door to clear the table. Sophie, a bit puzzled, followed him. She suddenly remembered she'd left her homework in the conference

"Oh."

next to James. The elevator to the executive suite felt a bit cramped with just the two of them, and Sophie couldn't resist sneaking a glance at him. His stern features were straight

clueless about their dinner destination. They eventually pulled up at a low-key French restaurant in the

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

please follow

waiter 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 taken a seat by the window, and Sophie followed

"Why's this place empty?"

"I prefer it quiet."

"...Oh."

rented the whole place. Sophie sat across from James and, seeing the menu full of foreign dishes, cleared her

just appetizers. Are you sure you don't want

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

"Yes, Mr. Burke."

away the menus. Sophie feigned fascination with

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