“If Ca and Nicholepeting for my attention pleased you, I’d be happy because it means you care


    about me and don’t want me to be taken away.” James paused, then turned his gaze back to Sophie,


    saying, “But you not resisting Ca and Nichole fighting over me shows you truly don’t care about me.”


    James had hoped to deceive himself into believing that Sophie was acting out of jealousy, but the look


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    Everything she did was for her own benefit.


    “James, you’re a businessman, and now, so am I. This is all something you taught me.”


    The reflection in Sophie’s eyes as she looked at James was cold, devoid of any affection.


    He couldn’t understand, even now, why Sophie, who once had eyes only for him, had suddenly


    changed.


    Sophie’s face was expressionless, but she knew exactly why. The version of Sophie, who once only


    had eyes for James, didn’t end up in a good ce.


    She swore she wouldn’t make the same mistake again.


    In her past life, James, as a businessman, prioritized profit over their marriage and even over their


    unborn child. So, in this life, she was merely returning the favor using the tactics James had used on


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    Sophie smiled, but her eyes were void of mirth. “James, the three–month deadline isn’t up yet. Do your


    best to win me over, and we’ll see if I can fall in love with you again.”


    James‘ heart sank as he looked into Sophie’s icy eyes. “So, you hate me that much? You’re not willing


    to give me a chance?”


    Sophie calmly replied, “You’ll have your answer when the three months are up.”


    Back at the Burke family home, Bea couldn’t sleep and was waiting in the living room for Sophie and


    James to return.


    As Sophie and James entered, one after the other, Bea’s scrutinizing gaze fell on them. Frowning, Bea


    asked, “Where’s Ca? Didn’t I ask her to pick you up?”


    James took Sophie’s hand and said, “We decided toe back early.”


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    “Nonsense!” Bea was clearly upset. “Ca is just a youngdy, and you left her alone at night? James,


    is this how I taught you to behave?”


    “Grandma, Ms. Ca is an adult. It’s not my duty to keep an eye on her at all times.” James‘ tone was


    cool. “My duty is to protect Sophie.”


    Sophie felt James‘ grip on her hand tighten.


    Bea was just annoyed because she saw James treating her well.


    “You’re going to be the death of me!” Bea was furious. “You go out and bring Ca back now! Or don’t


    bothering back!”


    Previously, James would never have said no to Bea’smands, but now he pulled out his phone and


    dialed Colt’s number. “Colt, go to the Regent Hotel and bring Ms. Ca back home.”


    “Yes, Mr. Burke.”


    After hanging up, James told Bea, “Grandma, if you’re still worried, I’ll send a few more people to look


    for Ms. Ca. We’ll ensure she’s home safely within an hour.”


    Bea was so choked up by James‘ response that she couldn’t reply.


    James led Sophie upstairs.


    Back in their room, Sophie, feeling exhausted, said, “I’m going to take a shower.”


    “Sophie,” James caught her arm, saying, “Grandma didn’t mean to upset you. If you don’t like that, I’ll


    talk to her about moving out.”