Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
Chapter 459

"Mr. Burke?"

"Do you think that what's lost is lost forever?"

When he saw the red marks on Sophie's neck, his mind was flooded with images.

Colby kissing her neck, their bodies entwined in bed while confessing their love for one another.

Every time he thought of this scene, his heart ached unbearably.

"Mr. Burke..."

"Go start the car." James said indifferently, "I'll be fine."

He was the head of the Burke family. How could the head of the Burke family ever be in trouble? In front of others, he always had to appear perfect.

In the past, only Sophie could stir his emotions, but from today onwards, no one could.

"Yes... Mr. Burke."

The show was forced to a halt due to this incident. The production entered a period of reorganization and even delayed the recording schedule.

Sophie took Shirley to the empty conference room of Aldridge Global.

Shirley said, "You promised you'd ensure I'd be safe as long as I let you go!"

"That's right. I keep my promises."

"Then why did you call me here?"

"I want you to expose Vanessa."

"What?" Shirley frowned, "Vanessa's family is powerful. You told me that. If I do this, you're putting me in danger!"

Sophie smiled slightly. "I know, but I can pay the penalty fee you owe. You can't count on Vanessa."

Shirley eyed Sophie skeptically. "You? Do you have that much money?"

"Believe it or not, you have no other choice but to follow my lead."

Shirley was silent for a moment. "I have one condition."

"Go on."

"I want to become a singer."

Hearing Shirley's answer, Sophie laughed, "Seriously?"

"I've worked so hard as a trainee for so long. I have the best talent, and I can make it. If it weren't for you, I'd already be on stage. I belong on the stage!" The fierceness in Shirley's eyes revealed her desperation.

Sophie saw through Shirley's intentions with just a glance, "Have you been working so hard as a trainee, or have you been working so hard for Julian?"

"Of course, I..."

"You just saw me talking to Julian and recklessly slandered me. Are you sure you didn't want to be a trainee all because of Julian?"

Women like Shirley, who appeared cold and reluctant to share their feelings, were fundamentally proud. Shirley's only action was to continuously get closer to Julian, hoping to catch his attention. Shirley fell silent, and Sophie continued, "Your so-called dream is to impress Julian, to walk alongside him. But with all your efforts, you couldn't even pluck up the courage to say 'I like you."" "Shut up!" Shirley shouted angrily. "What do you know?"

Facing Shirley's anger, Sophie remained calm. "Alright, I agree."

Shirley was skeptical, "You agree?"

"Yeah."

"But how will you do it? Can you make decisions for the upper management of Aldridge Global?"

"I have my ways. Don't worry about it." Sophie lost interest in continuing the conversation with Shirley. "You can leave now."

After Shirley was dismissed, Sophie then said, "Come in. Aren't you tired of hiding at the door?"

From around the corner of the conference room, Julian came in.

He asked in a deep voice, "You're letting her become a singer?"

"I only agreed to let her stay at Aldridge Global. Whether she can become successful is up to her."

Julian frowned, falling silent.

Sophie raised an eyebrow. "Do you think she can succeed?"

"With her skills, it's possible."

"But she won't make it."

"Why?"

Facing Julian's confusion, Sophie stood up. "If we're to make Ricardo take a loss, this trainee project is doomed to fail. After today's incident and the delay of the show, anything could happen in the meantime, like... all the trainees transferring to another company?"

Suddenly, Julian realized something. "Did you know Shirley would take you hostage today?"

"Yes."

"How did you know?"

Sophie just smiled, not saying anything.

She was always extra vigilant about potential threats from her past life. She had to keep an eye on Nichole's mother and Vanessa.

She knew exactly what Vanessa was planning.

After knowing Vanessa's plans, she naturally set things up so that the show couldn't be recorded smoothly. But of course, she couldn't tell Julian all this.

Sophie asked, "Now, what about you? Why did you come looking for me?"

"I..." Julian's gaze fell on Sophie's neck. He hesitated before saying, "I came to see if you were hurt."

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