Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1393

The venue was dimly lit, and the spotlight fell exclusively on Sophie, giving her an almost magical glow.

A flash of red caught James's eye. Sophie's red dress was bold and striking, yet it felt like it was made just for her. She seemed like she was at an event like this for the first time, her face showing the sweet awkwardness of youth. In that moment, James thought that her delicate beauty and otherworldly aura were perfectly fitting. It was as if she deserved all the beautiful words the world could offer.

With that thought, a strange pang of pain gripped his chest. It was a feeling he'd never had before, and instinctively, James placed a hand over his heart, as if it no longer belonged to him.

"Thank you all for coming to my eighteenth birthday party. I've prepared a piano piece for you. I'm not the best pianist, but I hope you'll enjoy it," Sophie said, her cheeks a rosy hue, her clear eyes masking her shyness.

Sophie walked over to the white piano and began playing a cheerful and melodious tune. While everyone else listened to the music, James couldn't take his eyes off her. He felt more certain that he had seen her before and heard her play, but he couldn't recall when.

herself with nerves. "What if she hits a wrong note? I

messes up, I'll never let her

everyone clapped for the young princess

he finished work yet?" Jenna wondered aloud,

It's Sophie's birthday. He

can't I see him anywhere?" Jenna asked, her

as well. Normally, his brother would have been

off, Jenna called after him, "Where are you going to look for him at