Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 511

James pressed his lips together, saying, “Sophie…”

“There’s no need for explanations, James. You're not the type to make the same mistake twice.” Sophie turned to James, stating, “To ensure our agreement proceeds smoothly, I hope you can manage your flock of admirers without causing me unnecessary trouble. Even if you can’t resist… please be discreet.”

Sophie offered James a distant smile, causing him to frown. “Does it have to be like this between us?”

“Mr. Burke, there was never supposed to be anything between us in the first place. We’re practically strangers, aren’t we?”

Besides their marriage, there was nothing else between them.

The two entered the elevator in silence until James spoke up, “Why bring up my great-grandfather back in the ancestral hall?”

James was always perceptive and sensed something was off.

Sophie lied casually, “I was just curious. The Burke family has built such a vast empire, and it's incredible how your grandfather managed to establish a business dynasty from scratch.”

While it was during James’ father’s generation that the Burkes dominated Devonport, and James himself had catapulted Burke International to its zenith, the foundational work James’ grandfather did for the Burke family was undeniable.

“This empire wasn't built by my grandfather alone.”

“What did you say?”

The elevator doors suddenly opened.

James stepped out, leaving Sophie filled with doubts about his previous remark. She followed him, asking, “I recall the Burke family being labeled as nouveau riche last century, a rarity for that era.”

Sophie had always been investigating the Burke family’s past, and James, keen as ever, had noticed. He glanced at Sophie, saying, “You seem quite interested in the past today.”

James' gaze held a hint of wariness. Sophie didn’t know which question had triggered his defenses, but from his look, she could tell James was aware of some secret family history.

At that moment, a maid rushed over, exclaiming, “Mr. Burke! We have a problem! Ms. Calla has taken your car!”

James frowned, and Sophie added, “I had only asked her to see Bea for a clear explanation. Now she's so agitated. I hope nothing serious happens.”