Female Novel
Chapter 316
Chapter 316
Calla had mustered all her courage to speak those words, but with just a brief response from James,she became the laughingstock among those present.
In an instant, Calla’s eyes welled up with tears.
Bea fiercely yelled at Sophie, “Sophie, what kind of love potion have you fed my grandson, making himsay such things?”
“Grandma, it’s not her fault.” James‘ gaze was intense, and Sophie averted her eyes from him.
A nearby officer said, “According to Mr. James‘ statement, Sophie was kidnapped by her own familymembers, Isaac and Jessica.”
“Then let’s immediately arrest Isaac and Jessica.”
“Yes, Chief.”
Several officers moved out together..
James, from the beginning to the end, had no intention of defending himself.
Bea gritted her teeth and said, “James, for a woman, you’re willing to throw away the Burke family’sreputation?”
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James spoke to Colt, who had been following him, “Colt, take Grandma home.”
“Mr. Burke…”
Colt hesitated, his gaze shifting to Sophie as he said, “Madam, Mr. Burke has nothing to do with this. Itwas Jessica who called Mr. Burke. He rushed over fearing for your safety. He never intended toconspire with Jessica to kidnap you.”
Sophie frowned slightly, but James coldly said, “I asked you to take Grandma home. Who asked you tospeak out of turn?”
“Mr. Burke…”
“Leave.” James suppressed his anger.
Bea, as if grasping at straws, pointed at everyone around and said, “You all heard that, right? Jameshas nothing to do with this. It’s all a scheme set up by the Russell family. They couldn’t let go of theBurke family’s wealth.”
Bea sneered at Sophie, “Look at you, Sophie. You act all righteous in front of others, and talk aboutdivorce, but then you conspire with your own family to throw yourself at James. I see, you neverwanted a divorce, just clinging to the Burke family for benefits.”
Sophie furrowed her brows, about to speak, but Colby grabbed her wrist. He pulled Sophie into hisarms, saying, “Sophie is my woman. To insult her is to insult me.”
Sophie looked at Colby’s profile. He always seemed so carefree, as if nothing mattered to him, but justnow, he was serious.
Officer Derick caught on to Colby’s intent, and immediately said to the two officers beside him, “Escortthose causing a disturbance out.” As the officers were about to step forward, Calla anxiously said,“James, won’t you say something? Are you going to watch Grandma. Bea being taken away like this?She came here for you.”
James‘ gaze had been on Sophie and Colby the whole time, but eventually, he stepped forward tostand in front of Bea, coldly saying, “Officer Derick, you are gonna lay a hand on a member of theBurke family?”