At that moment, Ada and Nichole had just arrived at the Regent Hotel and walked in.


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    “Here, take a seat. Ada led Nichole to a spot not far from where James was seated.


    Sophie heard Ada’s voice and then said to James beside her, “I’m going to the restroom. I’ll be back in


    a bit.”


    “Sure.” James responded.


    Sophie then got up and headed toward the restroom.


    “Today’s drinking session must have startled you, right? You’re just an intern. It must have been tough


    for you to join us for drinks.” Ada spoke words offort but kept observing Nichole’s expression.


    Since they entered, Nichole’s gaze had been scanning the lobby for James. Sure enough, she quickly


    noticed James sitting in the center of the lobby, along with some business tycoons.


    A glint of light shed through Nichole’s eyes.


    These days, no matter what she did, she couldn’t get in touch with James, and even Colt started


    ignoring her calls. If Ada hadn’t mentioned that this ce often had VIPS like James showing up, she


    wouldn’t have thought to try her luck here.


    Ada said, “I’m going to the restroom. See if there’s anything you’d like to eat.”


    “Okay.” Nichole couldn’t wait for Ada to leave.


    No sooner had Ada left than a man at the next table noticed Nichole.


    “Isn’t that Ms. Nichole?” He spoke up in confusion, drawing the attention of everyone at the next table


    to Nichole.


    Nichole was wearing a dress James had gifted her before, dressed quite attractive. She had been


    apanying James to various events, so those businessmen were very familiar with her.


    James had always introduced her to important figures, and Nichole had chatted with the men at his


    dinner table before. Soon, everyone at the dinner recognized Nichole.


    One of the men said, “Mr. Burke, you’re quite the lucky man.”


    Everyone naturally assumed James had also invited Nichole.


    James frowned slightly, his gaze turning colder.


    When Nichole’s name was mentioned, she walked over to James‘ side, saying, “I didn’t expect to meet


    everyone here. Please, allow me to toast to you all.”


    Nichole picked up a wine ss from the table and was about to pour herself a drink when James coldly


    said, “Put the ss down.”


    James‘ words left Nichole standing awkwardly in ce. The teasing voices from before instantly


    ceased.


    Nichole forced a smile and said, “James, it’s just one drink.”


    “If you want a drink, you can pay for your own toast.”


    James‘ gaze never fell on Nichole: He did not even spare her a single nce.


    Nichole bit her lip and said, “James, are you still mad at me?” Nichole gently tugged at James‘ sleeve,


    but James‘ brow furrowed even deeper.


    No one knew what had happened, and no one dared to interject.


    However, it seemed like Nichole, the mistress kept on the side, might have been kicked to the curb by


    James.


    “Ms. Nichole, you know Mrs. Burke is also here today. It’s indeed not convenient for you to be here, so


    why don’t we find another day to have drinks when we have time.”