James didn’t want to argue with his grandmother, who had raised him, so he silently left the dinner


    party


    Bea stood still, digesting what James had just said. He had mentioned that Sophie was the reason for


    this coboration.


    “What does that mean?”


    Bea was utterly confused. She looked at Nichole beside her and asked, “What did James mean by


    that?”


    “I have no idea” Nichole’s expression was grim. “It can’t be. The Russell family can’t be more


    formidable than us.”


    The Burke family was the undisputed leader of Devonport’s businessmunity. Everyone knew that.


    The Russell family had long been on the decline. How could James say something like that?


    “Mrs. Bea, you’ve disrupted all of Mr. Burke’s ns today!” Colt couldn’t help but speak up. He didn’t


    borate further and then went to find James.


    “Grandma Bea, don’t take it to heart. It’s all because… Ah!”


    Before Nichole could finish, Bea pped her across the face.


    Nichole’splexion changed instantly. Bea gave her a cold look and said, “It’s all because of you.


    You seduced James! How else could the Burke family be embroiled in such a scandal?”


    Nichole was angry but could not speak out. After all, she wasn’t married to James yet and still relied on


    Bea to help her.


    Nichole bit her lip and said, “I know what happened between James and me was disgraceful, but


    James forced me that night. And now, I’m carrying the Burke family’s child. We can’t just leave the child


    without a family name.”


    Bea valued lineage above all. She calmed down a bit upon hearing this and said, “If Sophie had been


    the one with child, do you think you’d still matter?”


    After saying that, Bea turned to leave.


    Nichole, though reluctant, dared not disobey Bea. She immediately followed Bea, saying, “Don’t worry.


    Once James and I are married, I’ll definitely support him in his career. After all, I’m a graduate of


    Eastwood College. James helped me. I won’t forget this favor, and I will serve you well. If you wish, I


    can also focus on being a good wife and mother at home.”


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    Bea had no respect for a woman of Nichole’s background and ignored her words.


    Meanwhile, Sophie was still in the car, finding it amusing to see Bea deliberately leave Nichole outside.


    Bea remained the same. She knew about Nichole’s pregnancy, but Nichole was nothing but a lowly


    being in Bea’s eyes. As long as she got the child, Bea could discard Nichole at will.


    Bea was excellent at making empty promises.


    Reece spoke up, “Did you never intend to coborate with the Burke family from the start?”


    “Yeah,” Sophie


    off any thoughts of coboration with us.”


    “It’s hard to say whether to admire your cunning or your ruthlessness, considering you were once


    married.”


    “He and I were only married in name. He never showed me any kindness, so why should I show any to


    him?”


    Sophie told the driver, “Drive, take Reece home first.”


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    “Yes, Ms. Sophie.”


    In the rearview mirror, Sophie saw the driver lower his cap a bit more.


    She frowned and said, “Are you our regr driver?”