Colt couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Burke, about Mrs. Burke…”


    “Why don’t you apany her and ensure she doesn’t cause trouble likest time?”


    James knew that Sophie often attended parties. Someone like her, who didn’t understand finance, was


    really just there to pass the time.


    As long as she didn’t squander money recklessly like before, it would be fine.


    Meanwhile, Sophie watched as Colt approached her. Just as Colt was wondering how to start the


    conversation, Sophie asked, “Is he with Nichole now?”


    “Ma’am, Ms. Nichole is a key talent ourpany is grooming, so…”


    “I understood.”


    Sophie seemed to be quite concerned about James and Nichole.


    Colt breathed a sigh of relief, but he couldn’t shake the feeling that thedy had changed somewhat


    from


    before.


    Nichole, who was by James’ side, was engaging confidently in conversation with several business


    moguls, all of whom Sophie noticed.


    Although Nichole had good grades in school, she was still just a student. Her knowledge hardly


    impressed these seasoned business veterans, who onlyplimented her to stay in James’ good


    graces.


    Soon, Nichole found herself in a difficult position facing an elderly magnate. If Sophie remembered


    correctly, this man was a financial tycoon from a foreign country.


    The only issue was that the tycoon spoke only his nativenguage and no other foreignnguages. His


    trantor was now absent.


    “Mr. Burke…” Nichole bit her lip and nced at James.


    As James was pondering how to alleviate the awkwardness, Sophie approached and conversed


    fluently with the tycoon in hisnguage.


    The tycoon seemed very pleased with what Sophie had to say, and they shook hands.


    Only then did Nichole notice Sophie.


    Sophie was wearing a ck evening gown identical to hers. However, Sophie wore it with grace and


    elegance, making it look exquisite. In contrast, Nichole’s dress seemed almost like a cheap market find.


    Nichole clenched her fists in frustration, though she kept a smile on her face. “Sophie, you are so


    impressive. You even know that country’s nativenguage.”


    Sophie gave Nichole a slight smile but did not respond.


    James remembered Sophie knew foreignnguages, but thisnguage wasn’t widely spoken or


    internationally recognized. It was rare for someone to know it; he hadn’t expected Sophie to be fluent.


    “Sophie, what exactly did you say to Mr. Stephen? He seemed quite pleased.”


    Sophie replied, “I just told him that the plot ofnd he acquired near the southeastern seaboard at the


    auctionst week is sure to sell well, so he’s very pleased.”


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    “That plot will sell well?” Nichole looked puzzled. It didn’t seem that remarkable.


    “Perhaps it might.” Sophie sounded nonchnt.


    In her past life, that plot indeed sold for a good price when the area suddenly developed into a tourist


    destination, turning the real estate there into a goldmine.


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    Undoubtedly, Mr. Stephen had known about the impending development when he bought thatnd.


    Nichole, clearly, did not yet have that kind of foresight.


    James watched Sophie for a while, causing her some difort. “Why are you looking at me like


    that?”


    James asked slowly, “How did you know that plot ofnd would be a hot seller?”