NovelEnglishChapter 253 Sophie spoke in an indifferent tone, "It's getting late. Perhaps it's best if we all head home." Sophie was the first to stand, prompting the executives to hurriedly follow suit.
The dinner had been uncomfortable for them. They had been eager for the gathering to end, "Mrs. Burke has suggested we head home, so let's call it a night," someone said.
People began to stand, and when James glanced at Sophie, he noticed that her expression was unchanged, as if the evening's hadn't dampened her spirits.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJames stood up, ignoring the glances from those around him, and took Sophie's hand, leading her outside.
Sophie frowned but did not protest due to the setting.
Once outside, James opened the car door for Sophie and then got in after her.
Calla saw James leaving without waiting for her and hurried after them, only to see James driving off with Sophie. Calla's expression darkened. James had left her behind..
"Do you really think mimicking my style will make James notice you?" Nicole emerged, smugness written all over her face.
Calla regained her composure, and asked, "I'm sorry, do I know you?" "Don't play dumb with me. Sophie once had to imitatejust to get James's attention. You're nothing but a poor imitation," Nicole scoffed, already plotting her next move.
Mrs. Burke's position was within her grasp. No one could compete with her, neither Sophie nor Calla.
"Really? But it seems tothat James doesn't take you seriously either. There's no point dwelling on the past," Calla said with a smile, flipping her hair. "After all, you just needed James to get where you are, while I'm a genuine high society lady. I wouldn't consider you al rival. That would be beneath me." 2 # EFZ Then, Calla left, driving away in her luxury car worth millions.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNicole's face turned sour at the provocation. She clenched her fists, her eyes flashing with anger.
"Fine, you want to compete? I'll make sure you all disappear!" Meanwhile, Sophie, noticing James speeding, said, "James, have you lost your mind? Why are you driving so fast?" The car was going over 120 miles per hour, and Sophie couldn't understand why James was so upset.
At her words, James pulled the car over abruptly, causing Sophie to lurch forward, nearly hitting the dashboard. "James! What's gotten into you?" James' expression was dark, his tone cold. "Did you have something to do with today's events?" "I don't know what you're talking about." Sophie looked away.
"How did Nicole happen to show up at the restaurant? And how did Calla know I was taking you out to dinner?" taking you James voice was low. "I may indulge you, but I'm not a fool. What are you trying to do? Are you trying to pushtoward them, or..." "You're overthinking it."
Sophie replied coolly, "It's all a coincidence. I had no idea about any of it. Nicole's appearance, could Have been just that, a coincidence... And Calla showed up because of Bea's instructions. It has nothing to do with me."
James noticed Sophie's detached demeanor and lowered his voice. "If you were trying to assert your status in front of everyone, to put Nicole in her place, I'd be pleased because you'd be willing to acknowledge you're Mrs. Burke."
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