Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 13

From James expression, you could tell he knew that this piece of real estate was going to sell big. But he chose to step aside and let Stephen have it as a favor.

That was just James' style.

Sophie said earnestly, "I really was just paying a compliment. You're reading too much into it."

James frowned, seemingly gauging the sincerity of Sophie's words.

Indeed, with Sophie's intellect, how could she possibly understand the future value of that property?

James figured he was overthinking it. "Better be."

He didn't pay much attention to Sophie but instead took Nichole to meet other guests.

As Nichole left, she glanced at Sophie with a hint of apology in her eyes. Despite Nichole trying to mask it, Sophie could see a trace of smugness in Nichole's look.

Sophie tilted her head back and downed a glass of champagne.

In the eyes of the onlookers, she was the woman who had her husband stolen from her, a pathetic figure.

Her husband had not only left his newlywed wife to accompany another woman but also introduced this woman to his business contacts. Was there a bigger joke than her presence here?

Sophie was frustrated. She had planned to use this opportunity to network with some business tycoons, but with James walking away like that, it had become difficult to approach them.

How could she make her way to these entrepreneurs without seeming too eager?

Sophie scanned the room, and her eyes landed on a grand piano not too far away. A plan formed in her mind as she smiled slightly.

Sophie walked gracefully toward the piano and briefly greeted the pianist before taking a seat.