As Sophie’s mind wandered, James suddenly threw himself in front of her, causing her to startle. She


    only heard the sound of eggs cracking, and when she turned around, she saw those people throwing


    rotten eggs at her.


    James was standing right in front of her.


    Sophie was taken aback. “You…..”


    At the same time, Ca witnessed this scene and immediately rushed out of the room, yelling at the


    security guards, “What are you waiting for? Get rid of them all!”


    “Right away!”


    The security guards quickly dispersed the women, who ran away as soon as they saw Ca.


    Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    “James…” Ca’s face turned sour as she hurriedly checked James‘ suit, which was now dirty. “I’ll go


    get you a new outfit right away.”


    “No need.” James swept Ca with a cold nce. “I don’t want today’s incident to happen again.”


    Ca felt a chill from his gaze. Biting her lip, she said, “I don’t understand what you mean, James.”


    “Let’s get in and change,” Sophie said, pulling James back to their room.


    Themotion at the door had also upset Bea, who looked even more displeased. “What happened?”


    “Some of Reece’s fans were causing trouble outside.” While speaking, Sophie nced at Ca, then


    added, “They almost hurt James. But… I’m also curious about how they found our address.”


    Having been in these circles for decades, Bea knew all too well the tactics of women. She also looked


    toward Ca, who said. somewhat aggrievedly, “Madam, why are you looking at me like that? I had


    nothing to do with this.”


    “Enough, Bea said with some impatience. “You take James to change. Ca,e with me.”


    “Yes, Grandma Bea.”


    Ca obediently followed Bea into the room.


    Sophie took James upstairs. She took out a ck suit from the wardrobe and asked, “Why did you take


    the hit for me? What if they had thrown rocks instead of eggs?”


    “I’m your husband. It’s my duty to protect you.”


    James began to unbutton his shirt, casually tossing the soiled suit into a nearby trash bin.


    As James proceeded to undress, Sophie quickly turned around. “What are you doing?”


    “Taking a shower. I feel dirty.”


    Sophie heard the sounds of James undressing and frowned. “Then wait for me to leave before you


    shower.”


    “Grandma is downstairs. If you leave, she’ll be suspicious.”


    “…”


    Before Sophie could say anything, James took the new clothes from her hands. “I’ll be quick.” Then, he


    turned and entered the bathroom.


    Soon, the sound of running water filled the room, and Sophie, sitting on the bed, found her mind drifting


    to memories of a past life. Back then, she was wearing Nichole’s favorite white dress, sitting nervously


    on the bed, waiting for James to arrive.


    Bea had drugged James, so he was like a man intoxicated. He tore off her clothes and slept with her


    for the first time. His face was flushed, his eyes blurry.


    Sophie softly called him, but he kept murmuring ‘Nichole‘ under his