Chapter 564
Upon hearing the news, Colt was shocked and immediately pulled out his phone, only to see that the internet was already ablaze with
the scandal.
Bea had actually gone public with Sophie and James‘ divorce agreement!
“Do you have any idea what you’ve done?” Colt exclaimed.
Bea scoffed. “The consequence is getting rid of Sophie once and for all.”
“Bea’s right. What’s the worth of that girl? How could she have any standing in Devonport if it weren’t for clinging to Mr. Burke?”
“I bet Sophie only got on that high–end reality show by pulling strings with Mr. Burke.”
“Bea is clever for exposing their divorce agreement and even the photos of Sophie’s affair. This way, we don’t have to worry about Burke International’s shares plummeting. It’s the Russell girl who messed up this time.”
Everyone was singing Bea’s praises, and she wore a smile on her face.
She had been looking for a way to get back at Sophie for outmaneuvering her in the past, and now someone had handed her the divorce agreement on a silver platter. She was eager to see how Sophie would try to strut around her now!
Colt was furious but felt powerless. He immediately rushed out of the boardroom and dialed James‘ number.
No one answered on the other end, and Colt was frantic. Just then, the sound of high heels broke the tense atmosphere,
Nichole walked in, dressed in a white dress that fluttered like a blossoming flower. The off–the-shoulder design artfully revealed her delicate collarbones and elegant neck, adding a touch of sensuality and allure. The dress cinched at the waist, highlighting Nichole’s slender figure.
“Long time no see, Colt‘
Nichole’s smile was gentle, and Colt couldn’t pinpoint what had changed about her, but she seemed more refined and elegant than before, shedding any hint of the timid poverty she once carried. Her outfit was now indistinguishable from those of Devonport’s elite daughters.
Nichole pushed open the boardroom door and walked in. Although Colt didn’t follow her in, he saw Bea and Nichole chatting and laughing as if they were delighted with each other.
Colt was stunned.
Mr. Burke had only been gone for a day! What on earth had happened? Why had Bea’s attitude toward Nichole changed so drastically? Meanwhile, Sophie had just returned to her estate when she fell into a feverish delirium.
In her dream, she seemed to float above the sky, slowly descending. Then, she pierced through the clouds and vaguely saw a coffin being lowered into the ground by four people, with James gently touching a tombstone. He remained silent for a long time befor saying, “I will avenge you and make the person who hurt you pay.”
Sophie frowned. She leaned closer, eager to see more clearly, but James had already stood up and walked away.
Avenge?
The person who hurt her?
Sophie turned around, only to see the tombstone inscribed with. To my beloved wife, Sophie.”