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."

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 room and was about to go fetch it, but James, almost reading her mind, said, "Don't worry about it, the secretary will

"Oh."

the two of them, and Sophie

into the car with James, still clueless about their dinner destination. They eventually pulled up at a low-key French restaurant in the city center. It oozed

by the time she snapped back

Sophie, 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 rented the whole place

a seat by the window,

"Why's this place empty?"

"I prefer it quiet."

"...Oh."

he had rented the whole place. Sophie sat across from James and, seeing the menu full of

sure you don't want to order

a bit unsure. James casually picked a couple

"Yes, Mr. Burke."

away the menus. Sophie feigned fascination with the elegant glasses in front

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