“Can you believe it? Jean’s makeup was so overdone. Who knows how it even looked on camera.”


    “The photographer only bothered to take a few extra shots of Shirley and Sophie. The rest of us? We


    might as well have been invisible.” Wendy nced at the dish in front of her, suddenly losing all


    appetite. She stood up, ready to leave.


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    Shirley said, “Everyone has a set meal n. If you skip it, you’ll be hungry all night. And if you give in


    and snackter, you’ll regret it even


    more.


    Wendy’s expression soured. She was famished, but the thought of looking bloated on camera curbed


    her desire to eat.


    Shirley’s words hooked her back, and she returned to her seat, picking at her meal with little


    enthusiasm.


    Meanwhile, in the executive office of Burke International.


    James was lost in thought, staring at a photo of him and Sophie. It captured Sophie eating a slice of


    cake while he was only half–visible. Colt walked in and said, “Mr. Burke, there’s news about your wife.”


    “Where is she staying now?”


    She’s at Riverside Apartments. The Russell family’s assets were liquidated, and they’re gone. I think


    she must be in need of money.”


    n not sure


    ure if it’s true or not.” Colt hesitated before adding. “My sources say she’s training at Aldridge Global.


    I’m r


    James frowned. He had never known Sophie to have an interest in such an upation. Colt continued,


    “I think she might see it as an easier way to make money, especially after the bankruptcy. She must be


    having a tough time:


    James remained silent, prompting Colt to add, “Mr. Burke, I think this could be a good opportunity to


    win her back.”


    “You think it’s a good opportunity?”


    “Yes, she’s vulnerable now. It’s the perfect time for you to…” Colt caught himself under James‘ cold


    gaze and quickly corrected himself. “What I mean is, she could use a strong shoulder to lean on right


    now. You should find a way to win her back.”


    “How should I go about it?”


    James was clueless in this regard. He had never needed to pursue anyone before and had no idea


    where to start.


    “Well… I don’t have much experience either. Maybe buy a book on love strategies?”


    “What book on love strategies?”


    *It’s supposed to contain thirty–six different tactics for romance. Each one is very effective.”


    Colt sounded sure.


    James frowned, saying, “Get one then. I’ll look into it.”


    “Right away! Colt immediately ordered a book on his phone.


    James silently typed into hisputer’s search engine.


    How to win a girl’s heart‘


    “To win a girl’s heart… pour all your feelings into hers, take all her joys into your heart,” James read


    coldly, his frown deepening with each word. Colt, standing opposite him, awkwardly shuffled his feet.


    “Mr. Burke… maybe that’s not the best approach.


    “Winning a girl’s heart: first step, be humorous.”


    Humorous?


    James looked up at Colt, asking, “Do you think I’m humorous?”


    Mr. Burke, humor might not be your strong suit.”


    James pondered. Indeed, humor was not something that came naturally to him.