Sophie descended the stairs, only to find Bea’splexion rather grim, with the newspaper tabloid


    sprawled across the table.


    Sophie’s gaze darkened instantly, shifting towards Ca.


    Bea had never shown an ounce of interest in celebrity gossip, let alone browsing through such


    newspapers. It was clear as day that Ca had deliberately left the newspaper on the living room table


    for Bea to find.


    Such a tactic was hardly sophisticated.


    “Sophie, exin yourself right now,” Bea demanded, her tone usatory.


    Sophie approached calmly, eyeing the newspaper on the table, and responded, “I merely had dinner


    with one of our signed artist. The press is just looking for a scoop. There’s nothing more to it.”


    “What do you mean by that?” Bea frowned.


    Sophie smiled, exining. “Reece has been focusing on his acting career since his debut, steering


    clear of scandals and major headlines. This was just a minor strategy by thepany, which will be


    rified in the reportster. It’s to boost his visibility and add some buzz for his uing project. It’s


    not a big deal.”


    Bea took a deep breath and said, “I don’t understand all these things you’re talking about, but this


    tarnishes the reputation of the Burke family and yours, too! After these stories were published,


    everyone would read them. The Burke family can’t bear this! I don’t care about any publicity stunts. You


    better sort this mess out right now! Or don’t bothering back!”


    Bea was livid, and Ca chimed in, “Tthis is just a part of madam’s work. Please, don’t be upset. I’ve


    heard that Mrs. Burke used to frequently be away from home due to work. You shouldn’t stress her


    out.”


    Ca’s words only fueled Bea’s suspicions. “So that’s why you’ve been away from hometely. It must


    be because of this.”


    Bea’s expression turned even sourer, convinced that Sophie was involved with someone else.


    Sophie didn’t bother to exin, as winning Bea’s favor was no longer her concern. Whether Bea liked


    her or not was of little importance to her now.


    “Sophie! Where do you ce James in all of this?” Bea mmed her hand down while Ca seemed to


    be enjoying the drama. She was curious about how Sophie would exin herself.


    Bea would never tolerate infidelity in ady of the Burke family.


    “Grandmother, you’re mistaken,” James interjected, descending the stairs to stand by Sophie.


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    Bea snorted, “Mistaken? She’s been out all night. Who knows what she’s been up to?”


    *Reece is just one of the artists under Russell Enterprises. Sophie discussed this news with me


    beforehand, and it was done with my consent, James rified.


    “What are you saying?” Bea stared at James incredulously.


    Sophie also frowned at James. The entertainment news story was just a bluff to Bea. Sophie had no


    real intention of creating a media frenzy, nor had she informed James ahead of the dinner.


    Ca was momentarily surprised but quickly stated, “James, I know you mean well for Mrs. Burke, but


    you can’t lie to Grandma Bea for her sake. How could anyone want their wife to be involved in a


    scandal with another man?”


    *James, just tell me the truth. Is this really happening?” Bea couldn’t believe James would lie to her.


    James calmly stated, “It’s true. I was aware and had given my permission. It’s a business matter, and


    it’s normal for you and Ca not to understand. We will sort this outter. There’s no need for you to


    worry.”


    With James‘ assurance, Bea’s expression softened slightly, but when she turned to Sophie again, the


    warmth was gone.


    “It better be. The Burke family cannot have a daughter–inw who brings shame upon her husband!”