Sophie froze, unsure of what James was intending to do.


    Slowly, James leaned in, but Sophie quickly turned her head away.


    James paused, ultimately releasing her. “Come to the office with me. I’ll handle things real quick.”


    Sophie wanted to refuse, but James said, “Since you’ve given me three months, let me spend a little


    more time with you, okay?”


    Sophie had never seen James in such a humble state. In her memory, James was always looking


    down on her from his lofty position.


    After a moment of silence, Sophie pursed her lips and said, “Okay.”


    A smile spread across James‘ face, and he turned the car


    Burke International was in chaos at the moment. James walked in just as Colt was departing to look for


    him.


    Spotting James, Colt was overjoyed. “Mr. Burke! You’re finally back!”


    These past few days, James had been distracted, and unable to concentrate even during meetings.


    Now, many decisions at thepany needed James‘ immediate attention due to the pressing situation.


    “Mr. Burke, all the directors are waiting for you in the conference room o


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    Before Colt could finish, he caught sight of Sophie standing


    Sophie had been quiet, and Colt was slightly surprised to see James had brought his wife along.


    “Let’s head to the conference room.”


    “I’ll arrange for Mrs. Burke to rest in the lounge.”


    “No need.” James interrupted, issuing a calm order, “Sophie and I will attend together.”


    “What?” Colt thought he had misheard.


    At that moment, James had already taken Sophie’s hand.


    Sophie looked down at James holding her hand. Instinctively, she wanted to pull away. Yet the warmth


    from James‘ palm always reminded her of the boy who had held her hand on the way home many


    years ago.


    Walking hand in hand with Sophie, James caught the attention of many staff at the front desk.


    “Is Mr. Burke holding hands with Mrs. Burke?”


    “No way! If she’s Mrs. Burke, then who’s the woman who frequentlyes to work with Mr. Burke?”


    “Don’t you know? That’s Mr. Burke’s rumored girlfriend, not his official wife.”


    Whispers surrounded them.


    Sophie didn’t mind. After all, James had never brought her to Burke International before, so it was


    normal for people here not to recognize her.


    James, who had been silent for a while, suddenly spoke up. “Colt.”


    “Mr. Burke, what do you need?”


    “Fire everyone who was just gossiping behind our backs.”


    “Mr. Burke!”


    Colt was shocked, but James‘ expression had turned cold. “I don’t want to repeat some things.”


    “Yes, Mr. Burke.” Colt bowed his head.


    Sophie frowned. “You didn’t have to do that. It didn’t bother me.”


    “I’ll make sure everyone knows you are my wife, and no one will gossip about you again.”


    James‘ grip on Sophie’s hand tightened.


    Sophie remained silent.