Chapter 473
Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
The next morning, Sophie woke up in her apartment and saw a piece of news on her phone. The news reported that police officers had gone to the Central City Hospital early in the morning and, in front of everyone, took Nichole away just after she had suffered a miscarriage.
While people were buzzing with speculation, eager to know the truth behind Nichole's miscarriage and arrest, James personally intervened. He went to the hospital to bail out Nichole right after her miscarriage. This news immediately became a hot topic.
Netizens speculated that James still harbored feelings for Nichole. He had spent a fortune to bail her out.
âDing dingââ
Sophieâs phone rang with a call from Jenna. Jenna said, âIâm already outside Burke International with a pickaxe in hand. Do you want to come?â
âWhat?â
Sophie had just woken up and was still groggy, but she instantly realized what Jenna was planning to do. Without a second thought, she quickly got dressed and spoke into the phone, âDonât do anything rash! Iâm on my way!â
Colby had been busy with the Costello family affairs these past few days. Lennon had called him away to the main house, leaving Jenna to her own devices.
There was nothing Jenna couldnât do in Devonport.
Sophie floored it to Burke Internationalâs entrance, where Jenna fumed in the car. âWhat is James thinking? Did he spend money to bail Nichole out of jail? Has he lost his mind?â
Jenna didnât know much about last night's events. Adler, sitting in the passenger seat, said, âMy lady, maybe hold your tongue! This is Burke family territory!â
âSo what if itâs Burke family territory? Does being on Burke family ground mean we canât speak our minds? Does what he did seem right to you? He claims to have feelings for Sophie, but look at him now!â
âAlright, maybe just quiet down a bit.â Adler tried to calm Jenna down but to no avail.
Jenna exclaimed, âSophie, Iâm telling you, choosing anyone but him is the right decision! Colby is so much better than him!â
âJames has always liked Nichole. His action doesnât surprise me at all, so you shouldnât be upset.â Sophie replied with a smile, âAlright, weâve made enough of a scene. Letâs head back, and take that pickaxe in the back with you. Donât scare me like that.â
âBut...â Jenna was still fuming, âWhat exactly happened last night? I received the Burke familyâs dinner invitation as well, but I didnât go. How could they treat you like this? Nichole lost her child. Was she trying to frame you?â
Jennaâs mind worked quickly. She knew all too well that Sophie wouldnât be easily bullied. Sophie must have exposed Nichole's schemes during the dinner, leading to her arrest this morning.
Sophie explained, âNichole and Ricardo teamed up, aiming to put me in a dire situation, but they didnât succeed. I had Marian install cameras in the Burke familyâs house to prevent Nichole from framing me. However...â
Sophie paused. She hadnât expected James to bail Nichole out. It seemed that Nichole still held a place in Jamesâ heart.
Unlike her, whom James had repeatedly abandoned without a shred of compassion.
âJames can do as he pleases. I canât control him, nor do I want to. I actually hope he still has feelings for Nichole. That way, he and I can finalize our divorce sooner.â
The divorce had been dragging on for so long, and now that the two families had openly turned against each other, only James was unwilling to proceed with the divorce. The pressure from the Burke family had been weighing heavily on him. Perhaps he couldnât bear it any longer.
After Nichole lost her child, James, who had once deeply cared for her, might soften his stance.
âHave you heard? Mr. Burke and Miss Rowena are getting engaged.â
âReally? Isnât that just a rumor?â
âNo, itâs true! I overheard a meeting today. Mr. Burke is indeed getting engaged to Miss Rowena!â
âHe's proposing after the child is lost. What is Mr. Burke thinking?â
...
Several passing employees discussed among themselves, with Jenna and Adler involuntarily glancing at Sophie.
Sophie didnât take it to heart and said, âIâm going back to my car. I'm heading home.â
â...Okay.â Jenna watched Sophie with concern.
Sophie had once deeply loved James, a fact still talked about in Devonport. Now that they were on the brink of divorce, Jenna couldnât help but worry that Sophie might be heartbroken.
Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
ï¤Chapter 472 Falling For My Contractual Wife (Brian and Grace)
ï¤Chapter 782 Meanwhile, Sophie got into her car and dialed Triciaâs number.
âMs. Sophie.â
âSend the divorce papers over again today. I think James will sign them this time.â
âBut weâve sent several copies of the divorce agreement before, and he...â
âHeâll sign them.â
Since James had decided to get engaged to Nichole, he wouldnât want Sophie to remain with the Mrs. Burke title.
Sophie took one last look at the entrance of Burke International, smiled, and remained silent. Perhaps her troubled connection with James could finally come to an end today.
âBurke Internationalâs CEO seen entering a bridal shop with Ms. Rowena...â