Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 658

Sophie watched Nichole bow before her and showed no intention of responding for quite some time.

Nichole felt her back aching from bowing, but she couldn't raise her head at this moment. She was seething inside.

"I'm not heartless," Sophie finally spoke, her tone icy. " Ms. Rowena, I just hope that in the future, you can watch your words more carefully. Don't make baseless assumptions about others. That way, you won't bring shame to the Burke family, right?"

Her gaze shifted pointedly towards Bea.

Tonight, Bea had truly embarrassed herself. By tomorrow, the gossip amongst the elite ladies would spread like wildfire.

The Burke family’s granddaughter-in-law bowed and apologized to the Costello family’s granddaughter-in-law with a bow. After this, who in Devonport wouldn't understand the implication?

Having lost all her dignity, Bea couldn't bear to stay a moment longer. She glared at James and commanded, "Take your woman and go home now!"

"Yes, Grandma," James complied. He walked over to Nichole and took her hand, which only made her tears fall harder.

Sophie, seeing the pity in James' eyes, couldn't help but scoff at the scene.

Once everyone had left, Tricia noticed Reece hesitating and realized he wanted to ask about Sophie's engagement. "Let me take you home; your grandmother is worried about you."

"Okay," Reece agreed, his glance lingering on Sophie one last time before leaving.

When they were alone, Sophie asked, "Didn't we agree that I'd come alone to pick up Reece? Why did you follow me secretly?"

"I was worried about you. It was for your safety," Colby raised an eyebrow, his tone confident. "Turns out I was right to come."

Sophie was used to Colby's innate self-assurance by now.

Finally, she glanced back at James helping Nichole into the car and mentioned, "Don't you think James has been acting strange?"

The first thing James said when he saw her...