Chapter 37

Watching the empty palm of his hand, James suddenly felt uneasy.

After a while, Sophie spoke up, "How did you get here?"

"You'd be treated poorly coming alone, so why did you still come by yourself?"

Sophie paused before responding, "I asked you first."

James pursed his lips, "Today is Nichole's birthday. I still need to make it there."

"Nichole's birthday?" Sophie looked stunned, "Then why are you here?"

James always cared more about Nichole than others.

James frowned slightly at Sophie's tone, "The Russell family's dinner party is crucial for maintaining the relationship between the Burke and Russell families, I had to come."

"You don't mean that." Sophie said softly.

James didn't catch it clearly, "What did you say?"

Sophie remained silent, remembering in her past life, James also knew about the Russell family's dinner party, yet he still didn't accompany her, leaving her to deal with the difficult Jessica and other distant relatives of the Russell family by herself, and later, he didn't even bother to give her an excuse for not coming.

"I said, isn't it more appropriate for you to spend Nichole's important birthday with her?"

"I don’t need reminding."

Mentioning Nichole softened James’ tone, "Nichole has been parentless since childhood, very obedient and sensible. As soon as she heard about the Russell family's dinner, she called me to handle things first, and I promised her I’d join her for her birthday after the dinner."

The moment he finished speaking, James realized he had said something wrong.

Sophie felt a twinge in her heart and chuckled self-deprecatingly. Nichole had been parentless since childhood, but what about her? In James’ eyes, she and Nichole were worlds apart.

"Suit yourself. I'm going home." Sophie turned her head, ready to get into her car.

Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)

Chapter 36 Falling For My Contractual Wife (Brian and Grace)

Chapter 784 Whispers of Destiny: His Belated Love Perhaps knowing he had misspoken, James grabbed Sophie’s arm firmly, saying in a deep voice, "Nichole takes these things to heart. For the past few years, I've been the adult who's celebrated her birthday with her. If I miss it this year because I got married, I’m afraid she might overthink it."

James emphasized the word 'adult'.

Sophie coldly shook off James’ arm, "It has nothing to do with me, go and be with Nichole. She's always been alone, and on such an important day like her birthday, she probably needs you."

James thought Sophie would throw a tantrum, but hearing that she geniuely wanted him to go to Nichole, it made him feel even more stifled.

After Sophie left, Colt noticed James’ foul mood and couldn’t help but say, "Mr. Burke, Ms. Nichole is still waiting for you at the hotel."

"I know."

Inside the hotel, Nichole looked at the already decorated birthday backdrop and the candlelit dinner set up on the table, and her mood brightened as well.

She intentionally dimmed the lights, casting a soft warm glow throughout the room, creating a very atmospheric setting.

Today, she dressed differently, intentionally choosing a more mature and seductive outfit. Ever since she saw Sophie wearing that stunningly gorgeous dress, she realized the gap between her and Sophie.

James always treated her like a young girl, rarely as a woman. She had to seize this opportunity tonight to make her feelings known to James.

“Creak’

The door opened, and Nichole's heart pounded like a drum.

Chapter 153