Bea initially invited Ca over just to make Sophie feel insecure. She did not actually intend for Ca to


    end up in James‘ bed.


    This time, Ca had overstepped.


    Just as Ca was about to give up. Bea suddenly spoke up. “But this time only, you can go check on


    him for me. If James asks, just say it was my idea.”


    Ca looked up incredulously, seemingly surprised that Bea was actually letting her go see James.


    Bea said indifferently, “Well, what are you waiting for?”


    “Thank you!”


    Ca left the house beaming with joy as if she had been granted a pardon.


    Bea watched Ca’s cheerful departure with a sneer. The Devins family was indeed of modest means,


    but it was precisely such daughters from modest families that were easy to control.


    Since Sophie was so indifferent to the position of Mrs. Burke, it was only right to give her a reminder in


    due time. There were plenty of women who wished to marry into the Burke family.


    Sophie was not the only choice.


    Sophie had arrived at the Regent Hotel, where James had reserved the best spot in the lobby for its


    view. Everyone present at the Regent Hotel that day was James‘ business associate.


    As soon as Sophie walked in, she caught the attention of everyone there. She wore a rose–pink


    evening gown, with her long, curly hair draped to one side. When James turned around and saw


    Sophie, his thoughts wandered far away.


    It had been a long time since he had seen Sophie dressed up like this. Thest time he was this


    stunned was at thend auction, where


    he discovered that the always inly–dressed Sophie could look so beautiful.


    “Is this Mrs. Burke? She truly is a match for you, Mr. Burke.”


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    “A match made in heaven, indeed!”


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    The people around offered theirpliments.


    Sophie approached James, who smiled and pulled out a chair for her.


    “Hello everyone, I’m Sophie, the current head of Russell Enterprises.”


    By now, the industry was aware that Sophie had taken charge of Russell Enterprises, so no one dared


    to underestimate her. However, many still saw Sophie as nothing more than a trophy wife, relying on


    James‘ backing to take over the Russell family business.


    As Sophie scanned the room, she could tell that was exactly what these people thought. They merely


    saw her as an essory to


    James.


    “Mrs. Burke is truly aplished for her age. Allow me to toast to you.” One of the middle–aged men


    drained his ss in one gulp.


    Besides Sophie, there were no other women at this business meeting.


    “Let me also toast to you.” Another man stood up as well.


    James took Sophie’s hand and said, “Feel free to toast, but she won’t be drinking.”


    With James‘ clear protection, the others naturally did not press Sophie to drink.


    Sophie listened as everyone addressed her as Mrs. Burke, never acknowledging her as Ms. Sophie of


    Russell Enterprises. It seemed the industry had little regard for her business acumen.


    Sophie turned to James and said, “Since we’re here to make friends, wouldn’t it be rude if I didn’t


    drink?”


    “Mrs. Burke, you needn’t drink. Mr. Burke dotes on you so much, he will get any deal for you.”


    “Exactly, Mr. Burke has organized this gathering for you, madam. We’re definitely here to show respect.


    We can discuss any profitable business for the Russell family!”


    The crowd was egging them on, but Sophie’s face remained expressionless. Indeed, thepliments


    were being directed at James.