Chapter 1392
Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
Harold turned away, his ears turning a shade of red. "You look better than before."
"Harold! Whatâs that supposed to mean?"
And just like that, the moment was ruined.
Harold scowled. "Sophie! Could you lower your voice, please?"
"No way!"
"I just can't deal with you right now!"
He spun around and walked off, leaving Sophie fuming.
What did he mean by 'better than before'? Sheâd always been a stunner!
"Okay, okay, letâs not make a scene," Jenna chimed in. "I think itâs about time we head downstairs, donât you think?"
Sophie pouted but quickly realized she had a bigger problem.
"Jenna... I canât walk."
"Huh?"
Jenna glanced at Sophie, who looked thoroughly embarrassed. "Youâve never worn high heels before?"
Sophie shook her head frantically.
With twelve years of school focused solely on academics and then three grueling years preparing for college entrance exams, when did she ever have the time or occasion to wear heels?
Jenna sighed. Young girls, always a handful.
Sophie asked, pouting, "Jenna, what am I supposed to do then?"
"Just donât act like you're in sneakers, and youâll be fine."
Downstairs, James arrived at the venue right on time.
The VIPs were mostly there, and he quickly spotted his parents chatting with Andrew.
"James, over here."
Ruby waved James over.
James joined his mother.
Ruby beamed, "This is my son, James, and this is your senior, the CEO of Russell Enterprises, Ms. Sophie."
"Andrew."
James shook hands with Andrew politely.
Andrew nodded with approval. "Quite the promising young man."
"Youâre too kind, Andrew."
"I hear your fatherâs thinking of retiring early and letting you take over Burke International. Looks like Devonport's getting another bright young star."
James replied, "Andrew, you're still at the top of your game. I'm just the rookie, helping out with some odds and ends; hardly worthy of the praise."
Andrew chuckled. "You're mature beyond your years. Itâs too bad my daughter spends her days lounging around, showing no interest in the business."
Joseph chimed in, "When she was born, it was all over Devonport. I even held her as a baby. Everyone said she was destined for greatness, and even if she doesnât run the company, sheâd live a life of luxury."
"All I want is for my little girl to be happy. Time flies; eighteen years gone in a blink. Soon sheâll be of age, graduate, and then itâs engagement time."
"With Yulian, right? Those two seem perfect together."
"Yulian said if Sophieâs not ready or finds someone else, heâll respect her wishes. But honestly, my girl canât do without Yulian, always going on about 'brother this, brother that.' Never heard her talk about her dad like that."
Andrew chuckled softly.
Listening to his dad and Andrew chatter away, James felt a bit annoyed.
Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
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ï¤Chapter 782 There was still a ton of work waiting at the company, and with his parents always off on dates, he was stuck picking up the slack.
He glanced at his watch, hoping this dinner would wrap up soon.
Just then, the lights dimmed, and everyoneâs eyes turned to the staircase on the second floor.