Female NovelChapter 337
From the first time they met, Sophie’s gaze towards him was tinged with a hint of sorrow, as if shecould see through his entire life.
“It’s just that you’ve changed so much in just a short span of half a year. It’s quite remarkable.”
“My changes are all because of you.” Reece’s eyes sparkled with on unmistakable hint of amusement.
Had it not been for Sophie, he might still be the discouraged person he was. He would never achievesuch a meteoric rise to the position he holds today in just six months. It was also for Sophie that he wasable to provide for his grandmother.
To him, Sophie was the light during his darkest times, illuminating his entire life.
Sophie never told Reece about the debts the Russell family owed him in their past lives. She felt shedidn’t deserve Reece’s grateful
words.
The car stopped outside the Four Seasons Hotel, and Reece got out, opening the door for Sophie.
This scene drew a lot of attention. Many of the high–ranking ladies present had their eyes lit up at thesight of Reece.
After all, Reece was a man of low profile, and usually never attended any cocktail parties or dinners.Seeing someone who was usually only seen on screens in real life was undeniably exciting.
Sophie whispered, “Try to act indifferent. Be careful, or someone might try to sweep you off your feet.”
Hearing Sophie say this, Reece suddenly took her arm.
led, but
Sophie was startled, but Reece said lightly. “Isn’t this the best camouflage? The rumored girlfriend.”
Sophie suddenly remembered the rumors that had spread about her and Reece before. As the onlywoman ever rumored to be with Reece, appearing together now would inevitably lead to speculation.
Moreover, there were quite a few reporters present.
“Are you crazy? Don’t want to work in the entertainment industry anymore?” Sophie’s tone carried ahint of warning.
Back when she was still James‘ wife, the rumors about her and Reece had already painted him as apretty boy kept by a wealthy woman. Now, she and James were heading for a divorce, and if rumorsabout Reece started again, the critics would have a field day.
Thinking this, Sophie attempted to pull her hand away, but Reece didn’t give her the chance.
His strength was surprising, and after Sophie struggled briefly, she gave up, as they had alreadyattracted quite a bit of attention.
The handsome man and beautiful woman standing together looked exceptionally well–matched,especially since their outfits today seemed coordinated, resembling a couple’s attire.
Inside the banquet, Colf approached James and whispered, “Mr. Burke, they’ve arrived.”
James‘ gaze fell towards the door, just in time to see Sophie and Reece entering hand in hand.
Reece was graceful and at ease, currently greeting the guests. Sophie stood by his side, looking everybit the partner nestled against him.
*Reece?
James had a recollection of Reece, remembering the scandal he had with Sophie.
At the time, he hadn’t paid much attention to Reece, dismissing him as just an actor, a pawn in thehands of capitalists like himself. Surely, he was a man of no real o consequence,novelbin
But now, seeing them again, James felt a sudden sense of threat.
The photographers knew exactly how to capture the moment, pressing the shutter as soon as theynoticed James‘ gaze fixed on Sophie.