Chapter 348
James exclusively reserved the dining area of the Diamond Crest Hotel. The dim lighting and vintage music set an intimate atmosphere. As the chef presented the dishes, the mood was undeniably charged with a certain ambiguity
Sophie glanced over the table, remarking coolly, “I thought you wanted to meet to finalize our divorce papers.”
The corporate world was up in arms today, with Burke International at the center of a storm of complaints and grievances.
In such a tense climate, Sophie was convinced that Bea must be stirring helind the scenes, leaving her to expect that James would surely bring up the topic of divorce
“Does Colby know about you and Blake?” James suddenly asked, causing Sophie to frown. “What do
o you mean?
“Blake went against me and Burke International for your sake. Before the incident, you handed over control of Russell Enterprises to Blake Your relationship must be more than ordinary James stated, leading Sophie to a realization.
So, James thought that her ability to bring the Russell family this for was all because she leaned on Blake. He had never believed that she, a woman, could elevate Russell Enterprises to its curent status, and never believed that the Sophie who once followed him around could now be the power behind Blake, the head of S Corporation.
“So, Mr. Burke, you think there’s something between me and Blake,” Sophie mused, swirling her wine glass. She smiled, asking, “I just wonder what you imagine that relationship might be. Is it intimate, or is it”
“Sophie, I hurt you in the past, and whatever you do, I have no right to object. But you shouldn’t degrade yourself like this!”
James had never lost his composure like this in front of anyone. Sophie was unmoved. “James, you never truly understood me. If you’re not interested in divorcing, then there’s no point in continuing this dinner.”
Sophie stood up, but James quickly wrapped his arms around her from behind. Feeling his restraint, Sophie frowned, “James! Let go
James‘ voice was low and firm, “That day at the police station, you made them release me. You still have feelings for me, don’t you?
Hearing this, Sophie stopped struggling, allowing James to hold her
James felt Sophie’s resistance fade. He hadn’t even begun to feel relieved when Sophie coldly stated, “I let you go because you were irrelevant to the case, nothing more.”
Meanwhile, Nichole had arrived at the hotel and saw James holding Sophie from behind through the window.
Seething with jealousy, she stormed into the hotel. The security did not stop her, and without a word, she rushed to Sophie and slapped her across the face.
“Slut! You’re still seducing James even when you’re getting a divorce! You have no shame!”
Nichole’s outburst caused a scene, drawing the attention of the guests outside the dining area.
James reacted immediately, freeing Sophie from Nichole’s grasp. “Are you crazy? Who brought you cause a scene here?”
“You came here with this woman and ask me what I’m doing? James! Don’t forget, I’m carrying your child! Bea promised that I would be welcomed into the Burke family once you divorced! How could you do this to me?!”
Nichole’s tantrum drew whispers and looks from the bystanders.
The onlookers viewed Sophie and James with suspicion, seeing them as nothing more than cheaters in the presence of a pregnant.
woman.
“Mr. Burke!”
Colt rushed in, meeting James‘ sharp gaze, “Who let her in?”
T–L
Colt knew excuses were futile at this moment, Outside, in the bushes, a camera clicked before quickly disappearing.
Sophie was growing impatient, and coldly stated, “Continue your quarrel without me.”
“Sophie! You can’t leave!” Nichole grasped Sophie’s hand, her face twisted in jealous rage and malice. “Everyone, look at this woman! She’s trying to seduce my husband even after her divorce!”
James‘ expression darkened further as the crowd of onlookers grew, “Nichole, are you really challenging me?”