Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 322

James' voice carried a hint of mockery, "There are more than a dozen women in Devonport who dream of becoming my wife. The Devins family doesn't even come close to qualifying. What makes you think you can be of any help to me?"

"I..." Calla had never anticipated being ridiculed by James, and her face flushed with shame and anger.

Indeed, the Devins family was modest. And every distinguished lady in Devonport longed to enter the Burke family and become Mrs. Burke. Why would she be any different?

Observing Calla's embarrassed and angry expression, James coldly ordered, "Get out. I won't repeat myself."

With her lips quivering, Calla eventually ran out of the study.

"Mr. Burke, Ms. Calla is just a naive young girl. There's no need to be so harsh."

"Are you teaching me how to handle my affairs?"

"Not at all."

towards girls of Calla's age in the past. Even if it was just

the relationship between the Devins family and the Burke family

said coolly, "From today onwards, I don't want to see anyone who isn't part of the Burke family in this house. Do

of it right away." Colt left the

today she was being sent away. Calla's face looked

you can't even hold onto a man's

exhausted. Lately, James had been increasingly disobedient. She could no longer control him and could

"Grandma Bea!"

again. She had been diligently taking care of Bea these past few days,

an ostensibly affectionate tone, "My dear, when Sophie and James divorce, that's when I'll rightfully bring

Calla's

the current situation, would James agree to a divorce? Even if they did divorce, how could she ever take the place