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."

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 room and was about to

"Oh."

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

with James, still clueless about their dinner destination. They eventually pulled up at a low-key French restaurant in

a moment, and by the time

please follow

which was quite the VIP treatment for a high schooler. Sophie followed him into the

taken a seat by the window, and Sophie followed

"Why's this place empty?"

"I prefer it quiet."

"...Oh."

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

Are you sure you

a couple of dishes and said, "Just bring

"Yes, Mr. Burke."

menus. Sophie feigned fascination with the elegant glasses in front

you're with me, no need to