From the first time they met, Sophie’s gaze towards him was tinged with a hint of sorrow, as if she


    could see through his entire life.


    “It’s just that you’ve changed so much in just a short span of half a year. It’s quite remarkable.”


    “My changes are all because of you.” Reece’s eyes sparkled with on unmistakable hint of amusement.


    Had it not been for Sophie, he might still be the discouraged person he was. He would never achieve


    such a meteoric rise to the position he holds today in just six months. It was also for Sophie that he was


    able to provide for his grandmother.


    To him, Sophie was the light during his darkest times, illuminating his entire life.


    Sophie never told Reece about the debts the Russell family owed him in their past lives. She felt she


    didn’t deserve Reece’s grateful


    words.


    The car stopped outside the Four Seasons Hotel, and Reece got out, opening the door for Sophie.


    This scene drew a lot of attention. Many of the high–rankingdies present had their eyes lit up at the


    sight of Reece.


    After all, Reece was a man of low profile, and usually never attended any cocktail parties or dinners.


    Seeing someone who was usually only seen on screens in real life was undeniably exciting.


    Sophie whispered, “Try to act indifferent. Be careful, or someone might try to sweep you off your feet.”


    Hearing Sophie say this, Reece suddenly took her arm.


    led, but


    Sophie was startled, but Reece said lightly. “Isn’t this the best camouge? The rumored girlfriend.”


    Sophie suddenly remembered the rumors that had spread about her and Reece before. As the only


    woman ever rumored to be with Reece, appearing together now would inevitably lead to spection.


    Moreover, there were quite a few reporters present.


    “Are you crazy? Don’t want to work in the entertainment industry anymore?” Sophie’s tone carried a


    hint of warning.


    Back when she was still James‘ wife, the rumors about her and Reece had already painted him as a


    pretty boy kept by a wealthy woman. Now, she and James were heading for a divorce, and if rumors


    about Reece started again, the critics would have a field day.


    Thinking this, Sophie attempted to pull her hand away, but Reece didn’t give her the chance.


    His strength was surprising, and after Sophie struggled briefly, she gave up, as they had already


    attracted quite a bit of attention.


    The handsome man and beautiful woman standing together looked exceptionally well–matched,


    especially since their outfits today seemed coordinated, resembling a couple’s attire.


    Inside the banquet, Colf approached James and whispered, “Mr. Burke, they’ve arrived.”


    James‘ gaze fell towards the door, just in time to see Sophie and Reece entering hand in hand.


    Reece was graceful and at ease, currently greeting the guests. Sophie stood by his side, looking every


    bit the partner nestled against him.


    *Reece?


    James had a recollection of Reece, remembering the scandal he had with Sophie.


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    At the time, he hadn’t paid much attention to Reece, dismissing him as just an actor, a pawn in the


    hands of capitalists like himself. Surely, he was a man of no real o consequence,


    But now, seeing them again, James felt a sudden sense of threat.


    The photographers knew exactly how to capture the moment, pressing the shutter as soon as they


    noticed James‘ gaze fixed on Sophie.