Nichole attempted to draw closer to James, but he stopped her with an unprecedented tone of disgust.


    “Two million dors for Sophie’s life. You leveraged the child in your womb to be Mrs. Burke I


    never knew you were this kind of woman!”


    “James.” Nichole trembled, her eyes brimming with tears. “This is all a setup. It’s not true…”


    Sophie watched Nichole’s defense with cold eyes. No matter what Nichole sold, James would no


    longer believe her.


    Sophie said indifferently. I’ve left you the men and the recording. You can thoroughly question them,


    and experts can authenticate the recording. Since Nichole is carrying your child, III leave her


    punishment up to you”


    Turning to Tricia, Sophiemanded, “Let’s go.”


    “Yes, Ms. Sophie.”


    As Sophie prepared to leave, James caught her arm from behind. As if touched by something utterly


    repulsive, she instantly withdrew her hand, casting James a cold re before saying abruptly. “Before I


    leave, take down this funeral. It’s bad luck!”


    “Yes, Ms. Sophie.”


    Tricia stopped James, saying coldly, “Mr. Burke, please mind your manners.”


    James‘ eyes narrowed dangerously. “And who are you to stop me?”


    Colt lead a group of people, and surged forward, blocking Sophie’s path.


    Sophie frowned slightly. This was indeed a tactic James was fond of using, given his autocratic ways in


    Devonport, where no one dared. to block his path.


    “Sophie, please stay. Don’t force me to make you stay, James said, his tone threatening


    Sophie tumed around and scoffed, “What if I don’t?”


    Just then, the sound of arge group approaching the church from outside reached them.


    Colt, sensing frouble, whispered to James, “Mr. Burke, it seems to be Colby’s men.”


    Outside the church, Colby’s men, each dressed in ck suits with the Costello family crest on their


    chests, stood in formation.


    The Costello family had stayed out of the limelight for many years, but they stillmanded respect in


    Devonport. No one dared to obstruct the Costello’s people.


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    Colby, in a crisp white shirt and military boots, stood beside Sophie like a guardian deity. Behind him


    were twenty of the Costello family’s enforcers.


    Their presence instantly charged the atmosphere within the church.


    “Mr. Burke, how could you start trouble without including me?” Colby said, putting on his gloves. “My


    men have been itching for a fight for a long time.”


    “Colby?” James nced at Colby, then at Sophie, as if suddenly realizing something. His eyes


    reddened. “You haven’t been hometely. Have you been with Colby all this time?”


    “Isn’t it obvious?” Sophie raised an eyebrow. “I advise you to sign the divorce papers quietly. Don’t


    make me take drastic measures, or I’l make sure you regret it.”


    These were the words James had once said to her. Now, she had the chance to return them to James.


    The tables had turned. It was James‘ turn to endure all this.