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“James had just arrived in Summerfield, and I need to know who he was here for.”
“Officially, James is in town to discuss business with the Gibbs family, but surely… it couldn’t be for Ms. Sophie, could it?”
“Well, you never know. After all, she is his ex–wife. Back on that island, James was willing to die for her.
“But James has amnesia; he doesn’t remember Ms. Sophie. Isn’t this a bit over the top?”
Hearing this, Odie scoffed, “Amnesia? Do you really buy that?”
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“Look, as long as James isn’t here for Minton International, whether he’s faking amnesia or not, it’s none of my business.”
“Yes, boss.”
As the evening started to fall, Polly helped Sophie to her feet. She was taken aback when she saw Jonah holding a wine–red evening gown. “A dinner party?”
“Boss‘ orders.”
“Is he trying to get back at me? Look at me, and he still wants me to go to a dinner party?”
“Ms. Sophie, you can choose to go or not.”
“I’m not…”
“However, he wanted me to tell you that Mr. Burke from Burke International will be there. He thought you should think it over.”
Sophie frowned at Jonah’s words. “James? What’s he doing in Summerfield all of a sudden?”
“I’m not sure. Boss thinks you should go and find out what James is really up to.”
It was clear Odie wasn’t giving her much of a choice.
“Fine, I’ll go.”
Sophie took the wine–red dress from Jonah. It was exactly her style and color.
Odie’s intel network was impressive. He knew her tastes so well.
As night enveloped the city, the Gibbs family’s dinner party was in full swing. The crème de la crème of Summerfield’s elite were in attendance at the opulent Summerfield Grand Hotel, with dozens of luxury cars parked out front.
Sophie was taken aback by the hotel’s grandeur as she peered through the car window.
She had seen her fair share of grand hotels in Devonport, but the Gibbs family had outdone themselves. It was as lavish as an international gala.
Jonah parked the car in the most prominent spot outside the hotel. The lot was full, but this spot remained untouched by anyone else.
Sophie immediately spotted James stepping out of a sleek and understated Porsche, causing her to furrow her brows slightly.
James had come alone tonight. Could it be that Nichole didn’t come to Summerfield with him?
Noticing that Sophie had spotted James, Odie spoke casually, What’s the point of just watching from the
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car? Let’s get out.”
“Well…”
Before Sophie could finish, Odie got out and pulled her along with him.
Being
eing the big shot in Summerfield, Odie naturally drew everyone’s attention as soon as he stepped out.
And Sophie, walking beside him, felt countless eyes on her.
“Since when did Mr. Odie get
new companion?”
“If Ms. Leticia sees this, there’s going to be trouble.”
People were whispering all around, and Sophie quickly felt James‘ gaze on her from not too far away.
No one here knew she was James‘ ex–wife.