Female Novel
Chapter 289
Chapter 289
Nichole attempted to draw closer to James, but he stopped her with an unprecedented tone of disgust.“Two million dollars for Sophie’s life. You leveraged the child in your womb to become Mrs. Burke Inever knew you were this kind of woman!”
“James.” Nichole trembled, her eyes brimming with tears. “This is all a setup. It’s not true…”
Sophie watched Nichole’s defense with cold eyes. No matter what Nichole sold, James would nolonger believe her.
Sophie said indifferently. I’ve left you the men and the recording. You can thoroughly question them,and experts can authenticate the recording. Since Nichole is carrying your child, III leave herpunishment up to you”
Turning to Tricia, Sophie commanded, “Let’s go.”
“Yes, Ms. Sophie.”
As Sophie prepared to leave, James caught her arm from behind. As if touched by something utterlyrepulsive, she instantly withdrew her hand, casting James a cold glare before saying abruptly. “Before Ileave, take down this funeral. It’s bad luck!”
“Yes, Ms. Sophie.”
Tricia stopped James, saying coldly, “Mr. Burke, please mind your manners.”
James‘ eyes narrowed dangerously. “And who are you to stop me?”
Colt lead a group of people, and surged forward, blocking Sophie’s path.
Sophie frowned slightly. This was indeed a tactic James was fond of using, given his autocratic ways inDevonport, where no one dared. to block his path.
“Sophie, please stay. Don’t force me to make you stay, James said, his tone threatening
Sophie tumed around and scoffed, “What if I don’t?”
Just then, the sound of a large group approaching the church from outside reached them.
Colt, sensing frouble, whispered to James, “Mr. Burke, it seems to be Colby’s men.”
Outside the church, Colby’s men, each dressed in black suits with the Costello family crest on theirchests, stood in formation.
The Costello family had stayed out of the limelight for many years, but they still commanded respect inDevonport. No one dared to obstruct the Costello’s people.
Colby, in a crisp white shirt and military boots, stood beside Sophie like a guardian deity. Behind himwere twenty of the Costello family’s enforcers.
Their presence instantly charged the atmosphere within the church.
“Mr. Burke, how could you start trouble without including me?” Colby said, putting on his gloves. “Mymen have been itching for a fight for a long time.”
“Colby?” James glanced at Colby, then at Sophie, as if suddenly realizing something. His eyesreddened. “You haven’t been home lately. Have you been with Colby all this time?”
“Isn’t it obvious?” Sophie raised an eyebrow. “I advise you to sign the divorce papers quietly. Don’tmake me take drastic measures, or I’l make sure you regret it.”novelbin
These were the words James had once said to her. Now, she had the chance to return them to James.
The tables had turned. It was James‘ turn to endure all this.