Aldridge Global''s trainee program was put on hold, so Sophie naturally didn''t have to go to Aldridge Global anymore. Meanwhile, S Corporation had a lot of new projects recently approved for follow-up by Colby. Tricia sorted through the recent projects and entered the office with Sophie, saying, "Julian and those trainees have all joined S Corporation''s entertainmentpany. Reece is personally leading the project."


    "I trust Reece''s capabilities. Let him have full control over there."


    "There''s something else." Tricia ced an invitation on Sophie''s desk, saying, "This is an invitation from the Burke family."


    "The Burke family? Who sent it? James?"


    "No, it''s Bea."


    Sophie examined the invitation in her hands, flipping it over.


    Bea had long fallen out with her, so an invitation at this time surely spelled trouble.


    Sophie opened the invitation to see that it was for a jewelry g.


    "Jewelry g..."


    Sophie sneered. She didn''t believe for a second that Bea would invite her to a jewelry g hosted by Burke International.


    She carelessly set the invitation aside, asking, "Do you know what it''s about?"


    Tricia shook her head lightly, saying, "Erm, we don''t know yet."


    "Who else received this invitation?"


    "Pretty much every notable name in the industry got one."


    "Including the Freeman family?"


    "Including the Freeman family."


    Why would they attend after the recent unpleasantness with Bea?


    There had to be a catch.


    Sophie sensed danger, saying, "Leave the invitation here. S Corporation will not attend tonight."


    "Are you not going?" Tricia frowned and said, "But Pittman Jewelry is thergest jeweler in Devonport, and we''ve been discussing a partnership. This jewelry business is much more upscale than Palm''s Jewels. If Reece can secure an endorsement with Pittman Jewelry this year, hismercial value could triple."


    Hearing Tricia''s words made Sophie hesitate. She hadn''t realized the Burke family had ties with Pittman Jewelry. If Pittman Jewelry favored the Burke family at this g, Reece would lose his best chance to climb thedder.


    Sophie fell silent for a moment, then said, "Then we''ll go. Just to be safe, youe with me. And remember, our purpose will be to court Pittman Jewelry, not to deal with the Burkes. Try not to spark conflict with the Burke family''s people."


    "Ms. Sophie, don''t worry. I''ll handle it."


    Sophie nodded, sitting back in her chair and ncing at the invitation on the table. Then, she suddenly asked, "Ricardo... and Nichole, will they be there?" "They should be, considering the Freeman family is attending. As the Freeman family''s daughter and their future son-inw, both are expected to be present."


    Sophie stared at the invitation on the table, lost in thought.


    Ricardo... and Nichole were both attending. Could it be...


    By evening, the Burke family had the jewelry g ready at their estate. From the afternoon, luxury cars were gradually arriving at the Burke family''s gates.


    When Sophie arrived, the garden outside the Burke family''s mansion was already bustling with people.


    Tricia parked the car outside the Burke family''s gate, and Sophie stepped out, ncing at the grand entrance of the Burke family''s mansion with a sense of nostalgia.


    Not everyone can visit Burke family''s


    mansion. Even in her past life, she had rarely stepped into the Burke family''s mansion. She didn''t expect Bea to make such a grand gesture this time. Sophie wondered who it was meant to impress. S


    "Ms. Sophie."


    "Have Adler and the others arrived?"


    "Mr. Adler and the others didn''t receive an invitation."


    "Adler, Jenna, or Colby weren''t invited, but I was."


    Sophie chuckled softly. She didn''t even know her presence warranted such attention from Bea, who had bypassed those three to invite her instead.


    "Let''s go."


    Sophie was dressed in a wine-red evening gown with her hair in curls reaching her waist. She was adorned with Pittman Jewelry''s limited edition pieces and made a stunning entrance. "Grandma Bea, Sophie''s here."


    At the center of the g, Nichole, in a white dress, was clinging to Bea''s arm.


    Nichole was visibly pregnant, standing beside Bea. She drew considerable attention.


    Bea, with a mocking sneer in her eyes, looked towards Sophie.


    Bea clinked sses with Mrs. Pittman, who was in her forties, then smiled, "Mrs. Pittman, I hope you enjoy yourself."


    "Thank you, Bea."


    Mrs. Pittman and Mr. Pittman appeared very affectionate.


    Sophie had already researched Pittman Jewelry when she was nning to partner with them.


    In the world of luxury and sparkle,


    Mr. and Mrs. Pittman were the heirs


    to the illustrious Pittman Jewelry


    empire. Their love story


    the et


    stuff of fairytales, as they had been together for over two decades, embodying the paragon of marital bliss.


    Despite Pittman Jewelry''s reputation for exclusivity and opulence, every piece in their collection was designed with Mrs. Pittman in mind.


    The jewels Sophie wore today were also of the styles that Mrs. Pittman loved most.


    However, she harbored doubts


    about the industry''s touted love


    stories. A casual inquiry revealed a


    scandalous truth: Mr. Pittman was involved with a college student in secret was evident Mrs. Pittman was aware but chose to suffer in silence, a testament to theplexities hidden beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect life.This is from N?velDrama.Org.