Chapter 153


    The manager looked up in surprise, ‘Ms. Sophie, you’re the CEO. Isn’t it a bit too ttering for you to


    meet with an employee personally?” Usually, just the mention of a breach-of-contract fee would make


    Reeceply without argument. But this time, something was off. Reece wasn’t even listening to his


    boss and had the nerve to speak so defiantly.


    Sophie grabbed her bag and left the office. She drove to Reece’s address ording to the information


    she had.


    Reece’s neighborhood seemed modest. Her luxury car stood out as it pulled into the cramped, aging


    apartmentplex, drawing curious looks from some bystanders.


    The manager, keen to please, hurried to open the car door for her, saying ingratiatingly, “Ms. Sophie,


    let me walk you up.”


    “ill go up myself.”


    The building was old and housed mostly elderly residents. Itcked on elevator, forcing Sophie to climb


    the stairs.


    She reached the third floor and knocked on a rusting door.


    Soon, the door swung open. A man in casual home wear appeared before Sophie.


    He was tall, with green eyes that carried a hint of rity. Standing nearly six feet four inches tall, he


    towered over Sophie by at least a foot, his striking good looks making him stand out.


    The man seemed taken aback by Sophie’s appearance, but quickly regained hisposure, his voice


    deep as he asked, “Who is it?”


    “Reece, who’s there?” From inside, an elderly voice called out.


    “Grandma.”


    Reece was about to respond when Sophie stepped forward, smiling, “Hello, Grandma, I’m Sophie.”


    Upon hearing the name Sophie, Reece furrowed his brow


    The olddy, hunched and squinting, peered at Sophie, asking, “Sophie, dear, are you Reece’s


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    nna warmly pulled Sophie inside.


    Sophie’s smile froze on her face. She had nned to get on nna’s good side, but she hadn’t


    intended to be introduced as the girlfriend right away.


    “Grandma, she’s not…”


    Reece’s attempt to rify was cut off by Gianna, “Reece, what are you waiting for? Go make some tea


    for Sophie.”


    Gianna’s joy was palpable as she ushered Sophie onto the sofa. Reece reluctantly went to make tea.


    Sophie’s gaze stayed on Reece. She remembered from his past life, after he became famous and


    nna passed away, Reece had tearfully spoken on a TV show about the humble life he could only


    provide for his grandmother before his fame.


    All of this stemmed from the partial sidelining by Russell Entertainment during Reece’s early career.


    Reece served tea to Sophie, though his expression was hardly weing.


    “Sophie, have you eaten? I will make something delicious for you. I’m making apple pies today” Gianna


    cheerfully announced as she headed to the kitchen.


    Reece looked coldly at Sophie, “What do you want?”


    “What if I said I’m here to support you with more resources? Would you believe me?”


    Reece frowned, clearly skeptical of Sophie’s intentions. “Thepany being this kind-hearted?”


    Reece’s voice grew colder, “Ms. Sophie, you see the state of my family. I don’t have time to waste with


    you.”


    “I’m serious about making you a star.”