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."

followed him. She suddenly remembered she'd left her homework in

"Oh."

two of them, and Sophie couldn't

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

eyed the restaurant sign for a moment, and by the

Sophie, please

which was quite the VIP treatment for a high schooler. Sophie followed him into the restaurant, noticing it was

a seat by the window, and Sophie

"Why's this place empty?"

"I prefer it quiet."

"...Oh."

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

sure you don't want to order anything

a couple of dishes and said,

"Yes, Mr. Burke."

away the menus. Sophie feigned fascination with

with me, no need to play