Chapter 117


    Colby watched Sophie emerge in her outfit and was instantly reminded of the first time he saw her at


    the auction. She seemed to suit such colors, only she could wear such a vibrant dress without seeming


    vulgar, instead exuding nobility and elegance.


    Jenna couldn’t help butment, “Colby really has great taste. That dress looks amazing on you,


    Sophie”


    Sophie smiled lightly.


    Colby said, “Actually, it doesn’t really matter whether we attend the dinner or not. Do you have some


    ns?”


    Sophie made a shushing gesture. “It’s a secret”


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    Attendance at the Aldridge family’s dinner was highly exclusive, open only to the wealthiest and most


    prestigious entrepreneurs in Devonport


    Dressed in a white gown, Nichole sat nervously in James’ car. She often apanied James to


    various social gatherings, but they were trivialpared to the Aldridge family’s dinner. The Aldridge


    family held a status in Devonport that matched that of James. Nichole nced at James sitting beside


    her, feeling nervous and excited about attending such an event with him. “James, are you sure it’s okay


    not to have Sophie apany you?” Nichole whispered, her voice tinged with uncertainty. Mentioning


    Sophie made James frown, his impatience growing. It wasn’t that he hadn’t called Sophie. She just


    didn’t even answer his calls today. “You don’t want toe?”


    “Of course not!” Nichole’s cheeks flushed as she said. “I’m just worried about people gossiping about


    our rtionship.”


    James didn’t respond. He actually hoped that more rumors about him would circte. He even wanted


    to see Sophie’s reaction when she heard them.


    Soon after, James and Nichole arrived at the venue. The crowd was s p rs e, and James began


    introducing Nichole to acquaintances, offering toasts. Shortly after, the door opened again..


    Two couples entered, followed by Tina and Krystal, hand in hand. It was their first time attending such a


    grand event, and both families were thrilled to have received an invitation.


    Neither family had expected that their modest businesses, earning only a few hundred thousand a year,


    would qualify them to attend such a prestigious event.


    As soon as Tina and Krystal entered, Nichole noticed them almost instantly. Her face turned pale,


    unable toprehend how they could be at such an important event.


    Noticing Nichole’s change inplexion, James frowned and asked, “Are you feeling alright? Should I


    have Colt take you home?”


    Just as Nichole was about to speak, she felt that Tina and Krystal nearby had recognized her and


    quickly covered her face, saying, “I need to go to the restroom. I’ll be right back.”


    Saying this, Nichole hurriedly made her way to the corridor leading to the restrooms.


    Tina and Krystal found it odd. Why was Nichole avoiding them?


    “Let’s go check her out.”


    Tina pulled Krystal along toward the restroom corridor, and as they approached the restroom entrance,


    they saw Nichole, whose face bore an awkward expression. Yet, she feigned surprise and asked,


    “What are you two doing here?”


    Krystal responded, “I was about to ask you the same. Why did you


    run when you saw us?”


    Tina frowned and added, “Was that your boyfriend you were standing with just now?”