Colby spoke in a deep voice, “You did nothing wrong. When dealing with such people, you can never


    afford to be too kind or too


    lenient.”


    Sophie understood in her heart. When Isaac had tried to kill her before, she had already shown mercy


    once. Now, Jessica and her son even made their move against Perry. This made all her previous acts


    of kindness seem like a joke.


    Colby took Sophie’s slightly trembling hand, softening his voice for once, “Trust me, nothing will


    happen.”


    Colby was always rebellious and indifferent, showing interest in hardly anything. Yet, at this moment,


    Sophie could hear an unusual


    tenderness in his tone.


    People always said Colby was a grim reaper who had walked out of hell itself, leaving a trail of brutality


    and bloodshed wherever he went, but in her eyes, Colby always had a gentle and tender gaze, even


    though he pretended to be indifferent and unwilling to get close


    to anyone.


    Meanwhile, in the study of the Burke family, Colt reported to James, who was sitting at the desk, “I’ve


    investigated thoroughly. Those photos must have been Isaac’s doing.”


    James looked at theputer screen, which showed Isaac escorting Sophie to her room and then


    sneaking out of the hotel room. There couldn’t be another suspect but Isaac.This is from N?velDrama.Org.


    As James remained silent, Colt couldn’t help asking, “Mr. Burke, today’s incident clearly had nothing to


    do with you. Why did you take the me? Doesn’t this just make Mrs. Burke dislike you more?”


    “It’s better she hates me than treats me like a stranger.”


    James regained hisposure and said to Colt, “Go to the Russell family and find Isaac. I will take


    care of this personally.”


    Colt was startled, “Mr. Burke?”


    Over the years, James never got involved in underhanded dealings because the head of the Burke


    family needed to be above reproach. Otherwise, if caught, it could lead to their downfall.


    “Mr. Burke, let me handle this matter.”


    James gave Colt a cold nce, “I don’t want to repeat myself.”


    “Yes, Mr. Burke.”


    Outside the door, Ca overheard the conversation and nervously knocked.


    Colt opened the door to the study, frowning when he saw Ca, “Ms. Ca, Mr. Burke is not seeing


    anyone right now.”


    “James, I have something I need to talk to you about.”


    Ca’s voice was timid, her eyes always giving off an impression of innocence and goodness. It was


    this very misconception that had once made him show mercy towards Nichole. He would not make that


    mistake a second time.


    “Ms. Ca, let me warn you, there is only one Mrs. Burke. If you don’t understand that, I won’t hesitate


    to make you disappear as well.” James‘ voice was cold.


    Ca boldly stepped forward, “Bea has already acknowledged me as the future wife of yours. That is a


    fact. Currently, the public is rife with spection that you attempted to assault Sophie. Though you


    were released today, it doesn’t stop the rumors. At this time, as the future Mrs. Burke, it is necessary


    for me to step forward and help you through this crisis.”


    Ca was convinced that these words were enough to make James reconsider.


    One was the century–old foundation of the Burke family, and the other was just a woman. She didn’t


    think anyone would choose a woman over their future.


    James suddenlyughed after Ca’s speech.


    Ca was puzzled, “James, what are youughing at?”


    “I’mughing, because I never said it was going to be you.”