In the conference room, James leaned in close to Sophie, whispering, “Sophie, I’m looking out for you.


    Stay away from guys like Colby and ke. They have ulterior motives for getting close to you.”


    Sophie didn’t respond but took a step back, saying, “Mr. Burke, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving


    now.”


    Sophie was the first to leave the conference room. As soon as she pushed open the door, she was met


    with the sight of her curious coworkers craning their necks to catch a glimpse of the drama.


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    A flicker of jealousy passed through Nichole’s eyes, but it quickly changed into a different expression


    when she saw Jamesing out


    of the room.


    In her high heels, Nichole walked up to James with a radiant smile. “James, you’re here.”


    James frowned, wishing to avoid any interaction with Nichole. He was about to walk past her when


    Nichole grabbed his arm, acting like a girlfriend who was yfully seeking attention from her boyfriend.


    *James, did youe to see me?” Hope filled Nichole’s eyes, especially since Sophie was quietly


    watching the scene unfold from’a distance.


    ‘Sophie, is the milkshake good?” At that moment, Reece walked over to the break room, handing


    Sophie a piece of afternoon tea cake.


    Sophie was still upset from James‘ earlier appearance, and responded indifferently with a “Hmm.”


    When James looked up and saw Sophie’s eyes, then nced at Reece by her side, he couldn’t help


    but feel a sting. It seemed like she was kind to every man but him.


    ‘James?”


    Nichole was anxious about his reaction. She didn’t want to be theughing stock among her


    colleagues.


    James watched Sophie from a distance, feeling a mix of emotions. He instinctively showed Nichole a


    doting smile. “Yes, I’m here to pick you up once you’re done with work.”


    “Great, the


    Sophie turn


    ave work early today, and we’ll go out for dinner. How does that sound?” Nichole happily clung to


    James‘ arm.


    er gaze away upon seeing this.


    “Are you okay? Are you feeling feverish?” Reece ced his hand on Sophie’s forehead, bringing them


    very close together. Only James witnessed this scene. The look in Reece’s eyes was unmistakably that


    of a man gazing at the girl he loves. “James, let’s go.” Nichole continued to act affectionately towards


    James.


    James gave a deep “Hmm” in response.


    At this moment, the female employees in thepany showed envious expressions towards Nichole.


    She was a young graduate student frorn a prestigious university and had the love of the CEO of Burke


    International. Nichole was indeed seen as the epitome of sess.All content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Outside thepany, Nichole was still saying, “How about we go to your favorite restaurant tonight?”


    The next second, James coldly pulled his hand away from Nichole


    happened. “James?”


    grasp. Nichole was taken aback, confused about what had just


    “Enough. Aren’t you tired of pretending like this every day?” James‘ voice was nearly as cold as ice.