As Sophie hesitated, the door to the lounge suddenly opened. Colt walked in, holding a te of


    blueberry cheesecake slices.


    Sophie spoke into the phone, “I have other matters to attend to here. Let’s talk tonight.”


    “Sure, Ms. Sophie.”


    The call ended.


    Colt ced the cheesecake in front of Sophie, saying, “Mr. Burke ordered this, mentioning that


    cheesecake is your favorite.”


    Sophie nced at the cheesecake on the table. She did indeed used to love it, but how could James


    have known? Clearly, James had never taken the time to understand her preferences in the past..


    “Thank you. I’ll rest here for a while. Call me when he’s ready.”


    “Yes, ma’am.”


    Colt exited the room.


    Sophie gazed at the blueberry cheesecake on the table, lost in thought.


    What exactly was James up to?


    She couldn’t believe James was at a loss with S Corporation, and his actions today were indeed


    strange.


    Could it be he had other intentions?


    In the afternoon, James emerged from the meeting room and noticed that Sophie hadn’t touched the


    cheesecake. He said, “Isn’t this your favorite cheesecake?”


    “I indeed used to love blueberry cheesecake, but not anymore.” Sophie’s tone was indifferent.


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    James looked down, his expression dimming. “It’s okay. From today onwards, I’ll remember the things


    you like.”


    “James, you said you’d give me 20% of the shares in Burke International. Is that true?”


    Sophie didn’t believe James was speaking off the cuff in the meeting room. Since James had brought it


    up, he must have prepared in advance.


    Sure enough, James took a document from Colt and ced it in front of Sophie..


    The share transfer agreement. I’ve had the legal department check it over. It just needs your signature.”


    Sophie skeptically picked up the document from the table. It indeed was a share transfer agreement,


    with every term meticulously correct without any errors or traps.


    She frowned, staring at James. “Why would you give me shares of the Burke family?”


    “Because it’s the only thing I have that can gain your trust.” James answered earnestly.


    Colt silently left the lounge.


    “These past few days, I’ve been thinking about how I could get a chance to prove myself to you, and I


    realized I have nothing else.”


    James‘ eyes were intense and reflected only sincerity. Sophie couldn’t see any pretense in them.


    If all these expressions were fake, she’d have to admit that James‘ acting was unparalleled.


    Sophie averted her gaze from James. “Well, since you’ve said so, I’ll not decline these shares.”


    Sophie picked up the contract on the table, adding, “But, I never believe in free lunches. I’ll thoroughly


    review this contract. That’s okay, right?”


    “Of course.” James agreed immediately, his eyes softening tenderly.


    “Thank you.” Sophie stood up, saying, “Since there’s nothing else, continue with your work. I’ll give you


    an answer today after reviewing the contract.”


    “I can have Colt take you.”


    “No need. I’m not ustomed to it.”


    After all, Colt had been driving Nichole around thesest few years, and Sophie didn’t believe she had


    the stature to stand beside Nichole in James‘ heart yet.


    Sophie walked out of the lounge directly, and as Colt entered, he couldn’t help saying, “Mr. Burke, even


    if you want to make amends with the madam, there should be a better way. If these shares really get


    transferred to her, then your power…”Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.