Mr. Briggs stormed out, his departure causing a ripple of suppressed laughter among the onlookers.
He was a philanthropist, and Bea, a well-known figure, had managed to escalate a disagreement to this extent.
Adler was visibly struggling to maintain his composure.
The sound of Bea flipping a table from the adjacent private dining room could be heard, prompting the waiter to rush in and tidy up. Only then did the laughter break free.
"I really didn't expect it. That two-faced old lady was about to swear!" Adler exclaimed.
Jenna chimed in, clearly amused, "This is the first time I've found gossip so entertaining. None of the stories I've heard before were as juicy as today's."
She watched Sophie and asked, "So, does this mean Nichole's chances with the Burke family are slim to none now?"
Raising an eyebrow, Sophie replied, "After this spectacle, Bea surely won't welcome Nichole."
In truth, given Rowena's background, Bea couldn't have been more pleased.
Rowena was of the right age and came from a respectable family. Her father was a philanthropist, and they didn't possess the overwhelming power of the Burke family, making them easier to manipulate.
Bea must have thought that by relying on Nichole, who was pregnant, it was only a matter of time before she could drive a wedge between James and his wife.
Unfortunately, she had cut off Nichole's path into the Burke family.
A wildcard like Nichole, not under her control, would never catch Bea's eye, especially since the Freeman family had disrespected her.
It was like stepping on Bea's toes.
After all, the old-fashioned and inflexible old lady cared greatly about her reputation.
The Freemans, with their status, dared to confront her openly, and it was already generous of her not to seek revenge.
"Let's eat." In a short while, Colby had carefully picked out bones from the fish. He placed the fish in front of Sophie.
Jenna, oblivious to this small gesture, inquired, "But what about the child Nichole is carrying? James is even less likely to divorce you now."
"Ricardo will take care of the child. As for James..."
Sophie mentioned James and could sense Colby's jealousy. Even his movements slowed as if waiting for her to continue.
Clearing her throat, Sophie said, "Let's eat first. The food is getting cold."
Sophie focused on her meal and occasionally glanced at Colby, who remained calm, continuing to serve her dishes and passing her napkins.
"Cough...cough..."
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why do you keep delaying updates:(...
please post new chapters.. why are they delayed...
Awaiting new chapters plzzz...
when will new chapters release??...
Enjoying the story, to much victimising Sophie, they could at least try to target others. Hope at some point Sophie comes clean and forgives James and explain her view of loving the boy James was. Just so they both learn and move on. Really needs to be some consequences for the instigators instead of being let go. Sandy needs to see Vanessa is using her as a cover, and Sandy needs to wake up to herself, or be held responsible by her father for alienating the people she was supposed to make contact with. Hope the reporter brother is keeping an eye on what Vanessa and Odie are up to, and that he has he’s own justice in store. Hope he becomes like Reese a good partner. Hope James lives and finds he’s HEA. Need to put Nicole in prison , no release and several lifetimes , with all the evidence on the crimes she’s committed just to get her out of the way guilt free. More about what’s up with Gordon....
Excellent novel!...
When will you upload the next chapter...