“So you find these words harsh” Sophie said with a self–deprecating chuckle. “Did you ever consider


    that words that are a hundred times harsher might hurt me?”


    James was silent for a moment before he said gravely. “Ill handle it.”


    “No need. Sophie turned to leave.


    “Why didn’t you tell me when you were being ndered at school?”


    Sophie paused, as if hearing a joke. “Tell you?”


    Her tone made James uneasy. Frowning, he said, “If you had told me, I would have definitely.


    “What if I told you the rumors were spread by Nichole? Would you believe it?” Sophie cut him off,


    James was stunned and replied, “I’ve already spoken to Nichole. She didn’t do it.”


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    Sophie scoffed coldly. “So, there’s nothing more to discuss.”


    In essence, James simply trusted Nichole more.


    Sophie tumed to walk away, but James grabbed her arm, his face darkening. “Are you suggesting I’m


    protecting Nichole?”


    “Whether you are or not, only you would know in your heart!”


    “How do you know I haven’t had it investigated? Are you so sure Nichole is the one spreading rumors?”


    James was imposing, clearly not intending to let Sophie go. “Sophie, are you that jealous of Nichole?


    Why are you so convinced she’s the one behind it?”


    “Let go!” Sophie shook off James‘ hand in disgust.


    James saw the disgust in Sophie’s eyes and felt a sharp pang in his chest.


    Sophie said coldly, ‘Admit it, James. You just trust Nichole more. We have nothing left to discuss.”


    Then, Sophie left James standing there, dumbfounded, and walked away from the Burke family estate.


    Meanwhile, the Russell family estate was in total disarray. Everyone was anxiously looking toward


    Perry. “Sir, do you think Ms. Sophie might actually divorce James?”


    “We can’t afford a divorce! What about all the projects in his hands?”


    “Indeed. It’s best to contact Ms. Sophie now!”


    At this moment, Perry was also distracted. Sophie wasn’t answering his calls, and he couldn’t reach


    James either. Who knew what the young couple was fighting about this time?


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    Jessica smirked nearby. “If you ask me, they won’t divorce Everyone in Devonport knows Sophie is


    smitten with James. Even if James really has another woman, a college student perhaps, she’d turn a


    blind eye, pretending not to know anything, and continue ying Mrs. Burke.”


    Just then, the grand doors of the Russell family opened.


    Sophie heard Jessica’s slightly malicious voice right at the entrance. So, in Jessica’s eyes, Sophie was


    just James‘pdog.


    “Ms. Sophie is here!” Someone shouted, and Jessica immediately straightened up, adopting the


    dignified demeanor of ady of the manor, as if those sarcastic remarks had never been hers


    Seeing Sophie, Perry rushed towards her like a man seeing his salvation. “Sophie! Oh, Sophie, you’re


    finally here! Please tell me what’s going on. Did you and James have a fight? Who is this college girl?


    Is James mistreating you?”