“Grandma, you don’t need to worry about thepany. I’ve got everything under control.” James‘ voice


    was low, but the more serious he sounded, the more Bea realized the gravity of the situation.


    Bea was trembling all over. “Your Grandpa founded Burke International with his own two hands. If it


    were to fail on your watch, how could I face him after I’m gone? Are you out of your mind?”


    James‘ gaze shifted to Sophie, who was silently sipping her tea on the side. He said calmly, “Grandma,


    Burke International isn’t going to fail. It’s just a bit of money lost, not as severe as you’re imagining.”


    Hearing James say this, Sophie just chuckled to herself. Burke International had never lost so much


    money since its founding. James‘ nonchnt attitude was merely riding on the deep pockets of the


    Burke family.


    Bea calmed down considerably upon hearing James‘ reassurance. When she looked back at Sophie,


    she was no longer as imposing as before. She softened, saying, “Sophie, since you know that Burke


    International is facing tough times, you should really stand by James. It’s a wife’s duty to support her


    husband. Do you understand what I’m saying?”


    Sophie looked down and said, “Bea, I’ve been staying with the Russell family these past few days


    precisely to support James. So, rest assured, even if I’m not home, my heart is with James.”


    Bea nodded in satisfaction. “Good girl, I knew I wasn’t wrong about you.”


    When Sophie didn’t respond, Bea continued, “You two are so united as husband and wife, and I also


    long for some family warmth. So, I’ve decided to move in here from today to help out around the house.


    James, what do you think?”


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    James frowned. “Grandma…”


    Before James could finish, Bea turned to Sophie with a meaningful look. “What do you say, Sophie?”


    “If you wish to stay, of course, I wee it. It’s just that James and I are often not home, and I’m afraid


    we won’t be able to take good care of you.”


    “That’s alright, there are servants. This house is too quiet anyway, with only Marian bustling about. I’ve


    brought a clever maid with me this time to look after my daily needs. You two go about your business,


    and when youe home in the evening, she can have dinner ready.”


    Sophie understood the implication behind Bea’s words.


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    Bea was hinting that she noticed Sophie had been away from the Burke family home for work, hence


    emphasizing the need to have a maid at home, perhaps to instill a sense of crisis.


    Bea knew how to y on a woman’s insecurities. If it were the old Sophie, she would have been


    anxious upon hearing this. But now, she wasn’t concerned about whether James had rtions with


    other women in the slightest.


    Sophie smiled, “If you’ve already decided, then let’s have her move in.”


    James frowned at her, seemingly surprised she agreed so readily.


    Bea was delighted, “Then I’ll have Marian start moving my things over. From today, you live your life,


    and I just want to make thingsfortable for you.”


    Sophie remained silent. Tonight, Bea would move in, and she had no choice but to go upstairs.


    However, her belongings had already been moved out, leaving behind only some basic necessities to


    keep up appearances.


    James followed her upstairs to their bedroom. He lowered his voice, asking, “Why did you agree?”


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    “If she insists on moving in, what could I say?”


    Sophie didn’t want the hassle. If she refused, Bea would find other reasons to move in and might even


    suspect the true nature of her and James‘ rtionship. To avoid unnecessary trouble, Sophie had no


    choice but to feign indifference and agree.


    James fell silent for a moment, then said, “Grandma’s just worried you’re noting home, that you


    might have other things on your mind.”


    “I know what she is thinking. She’s only looking out for you. Burke International and the Russell family’s


    partnership is crucial right now.” With the rtionship between Sophie and James, the Burke family


    now had significant coborations with the Russell family, making their fortunes intertwined. Any issue


    between the Russell and Burke families at this time would be detrimental to both.