He knew Nichole was putting on a show for Sophie and the staff on purpose earlier. He had already


    warned Nichole that there would be no further interactions between them, and his cooperation was


    merely to see Sophie’s reaction.


    But as it turned out, Sophie didn’t care about him at all. She did not even show a hint of jealousy.


    “James, we had sex. Are you that eager to cut ties with me?”


    Nichole knew that James had used her as a tool at the office, but she didn’t care. She had used James


    too! They were cut from the same cloth!


    James gave Nichole a cold nce and said, “I’m warning you, if you use those underhanded tactics to


    hurt Sophie, I will not let you off easily.”


    Nichole paled, her voice softening as she clutched James‘ hand. “James, Sophie doesn’t even like you!


    But I truly love you. Didn’t we have a great night together?”


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    “Enough!”


    James shook off Nichole’s hand, his eyes filled with menace. “How dare you bring up that night?


    Nichole, if you don’t want to be ousted from Palm’s Jewels, I suggest you stop testing my patience.


    Otherwise, I’ll make sure Eastwood College expels you without a second thought!”


    Nichole’s expression turned even uglier, and she didn’t dare to make another move. She knew James


    would follow through on his threats, perhaps even tenfold.


    James turned and left, leaving Nichole deted and alone. Colt nced at her and said, “Ms. Nichole,


    Mr. Burke’s decision not to expose your lies is already a form of mercy. Please recognize your ce


    and stop dreaming about bing Mrs. Burke.”


    Then, Colt also followed James out.


    Nichole clenched her fists tightly.


    ‘James, you think it’s that easy to cut ties with me? I will not let you have your way! The position of Mrs.


    Burke can only be mine!‘


    Back at Palm’s Jewels, Sophie pulled her hand away from Reece, saying, “He’s gone.”


    Reece


    Ted lightly. “Who said I was helping you? I was genuinely worried you had a fever.”


    ed herself a cup of tea, and Reece said, “But you look so lively, you must be fine.”


    Sophie mentioned, “Your time at Palm’s Jewels is almost over, right?”


    Sopt.


    “I’m leaving tomorrow.” Reece raised an eyebrow. “Missing me already?”


    “Don’t tter yourself. I’m just worried my days won’t be easy once you’re gone.”


    Recently, the female staff at Palm’s Jewels hadbeled her as a woman who would do anything for


    sess.


    Rumors even spread that she was a sugar baby in school and often engaged in questionable


    professions.


    She knew these rumors were Nichole’s doing, but she couldn’t be bothered to deal with them.


    The issues at S Corporation were enough of a headache already. She didn’t want to waste energy on


    petty matters with worthless people.


    Reece frowned, “Have they started bullying you?”


    “Not yet, but I guess they will once you’re gone.”


    The female staff had been cautious around her these past few days because Reece had beening


    to the office to film, but once Reece was gone, things might change.


    After a moment of silence, Sophie patted Reece’s shoulder seriously. “I’ll handle it. When trouble


    comes, I’ll face it head–on. I’ll be okay.”