Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 978

In the outskirts of the city, Sophie drove to the meeting spot she and James had agreed on. James was standing right in the middle of a deserted, narrow lane, surrounded by old, run-down bungalows that looked like they hadn't seen

occupants in years.

Sophie rolled down her window and called out, "Why did you ask me to come here? What do you want to talk about?"

James sized her up before speaking. "Odie was so confident, claiming he could have you dead within three months. Yet here you are."

Sophie let out a cold laugh. "Looks like Mr. Burke isn't too thrilled about that."

"Sophie, let's cut to the chase. Did you spread those rumors?"

James's voice had a sharp edge to it. Lately, the media was flooded with stories about the CEO of Burke International allegedly killing his wife, and the police had already started investigating. James's recent attempts to lay low were only making him look more suspicious.

are resolved, and I have no reason to stir up trouble for you.

Sophie turned on

"Wait!"

looked back at James. "Is there something else, James?" "I... I

Sophie frown. "Why would

didn't need to

was a blemish on Burke International. There's no way she

he had always been. In their past life, James had married her solely for the Russell family's connections. Later, he intended to marry Nichole because she was a valuable asset who could elevate Burke International even further. For James, Burke International was always the

mercilessly eliminated. How could someone who saw Burke International as his lifeblood ever think of handing it over to

reason for bringing

the media to take over the Burke family, didn't