Chapter 166
“Harold burst into Nichole’s room?”
Sophie was incredulous. Why on earth would Harold burst into Nichole’s room?
Jenna also asked, “And what’s happening now? What’s the situation?”
Colt was at a loss for words, and Sophie rushed in without hesitation. “Harold! Harold!”
“Ma’am! You can’t just burst in like this.”
Colt tried to stop het but Sophie had already entered, and the sounds of n scuffle filled the room.
As soon as Sophie entered, she saw James land a punch on Harold’s face.
Sophie stepped forward, shielding Harold with her body. James’ expression changed, “What? You’re defending him too?”
“Sophie, move aside. I’ll knock some sense into him!”
Harold tried to push Sophie away, but she stemly rebuked, “Shut up!”
*James, I’m scared…”
Nichole was wrapped up in a blanket, shrinking into a ball, with James’ coat draped over her
Sophie coldly swept a glance at Nichole, whose face was streaked with tears. She watched Sophie with involuntary dodging looks.
In a low voice, Sophie asked Harold behind her, “What exactly happened here?”
Harold, containing his anger, replied, “I just wanted to see what these two were up to. But as I got to the door, which was slightly ajar, I walked in and saw her undressing with her back to me.”
Hearing this, Nichole burst into tears, “You’re lying! Harold, how have I ever offended you that you would slander me like this?”
Then, turning to tug at James’ sleeve, Nichole said, “James, it was Harold who burst in, trying to force himself on me. That’s why I screamed for help.”
“You’re lying!” Harold retorted angrily. “What kind of woman can’t I have that I’d need to force you?”
Nichole felt humiliated, pain flashing across her face.
James narrowed his eyes threateningly, “What? Mr. Aldridge, you have the audacity to do it but not to admit it?”
“I didn’t do anything! She’s slandering me.”
-Winy “Why would she slander you with her own dignity? Harold, everyone in Devonport knows what kind of person you are. You’ve always been a p l a y b o y, and now you’ve set your sights on my girl. Who put you up to this?”
James glanced insinuatingly at Sophie.
Sophie found it amusing. “You think Harold was acting on my orders? James, your imagination is quite
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James scoffed, “Isn’t it? You’ve always been against Nichole. Today, I invited you here, and instead, you gave your dress to Nichole. Something felt off, and now it turns out you conspired with Harold in this.”
Sophie replied coldly, “James, don’t make baseless accusations.”
“If it wasn’t for you and Harold teaming up, how could you have arrived so quickly?”
James stated coldly, “Even if Gordon were here, I’d still teach him a lesson today.”
“I’m not afraid of you!”
Harold tried to step forward again, but Sophie immediately stopped him, suggesting, “The situation hasn’t been clearly investigated yet. Perhaps we should call the police.”
Sophie glanced at Nichole on the bed and added, “Let the police handle this. They rely on evidence, and they’ll surely uncover the whole. story behind today’s events.”
Hearing this, Nichole’s expression shifted slightly.