Female Novel
Chapter 37
Chapter 37
Watching the empty palm of his hand, James suddenly felt uneasy.
After a while, Sophie spoke up. “How did you get here?”
“You’d be treated poorly coming alone, so why did you still come by yourself?”
Sophie paused before responding. “I asked you first.”
James pursed his lips, Today is Nichole’s birthday. I still need to make it there”
“Nichole’s birthday?” Sophie looked stunned, “Then why are you here?”
James always cared more about Nichole than others.
James frowned slightly at Sophie’s tone, “The Russell family’s dinner party is crucial for maintaining therelationship between the Burke and Russell families, I had to come.”
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“You don’t mean that.” Sophie said softly.
James didn’t catch it clearly, “What did you say?”novelbin
Sophie remained silent, remembering in her past life, James also knew about the Russell family’sdinner party, yet he still didn’t accompany her, leaving her to deal with the difficult Jessica and otherdistant relatives of the Russell family by herself, and later, he didn’t even bother to give her an excusefor not coming.
“I said, isn’t it more appropriate for you to spend Nichole’s important birthday with her?”
“I don’t need reminding.”
Mentioning Nichole softened James” tone, “Nichole has been parentless since childhood, very obedientand sensible. As soon as she heard about the Russell family’s dinner, she called me to handle thingsfirst, and I promised her I’d join her for her birthday after the
dinner.”
The moment he finished speaking, James realized he had said something wrong.
Sophie felt a twinge in her heart and chuckled self-deprecatingly. Nichole had been parentless sincechildhood, but what about her? In James’ eyes, she and Nichole were worlds apart.
“Suit yourself. I’m going home.” Sophie turned her head, ready to get into her car
Perhaps knowing he had misspoken, James grabbed Sophie’s arm firmly, saying in a deep voice,“Nichole takes these things to heart. For the past few years, I’ve been the adult who’s celebrated herbirthday with her. If I miss it this year because I got married, I’m afraid she might overthink it.”
James emphasized the word ‘adult.
Sophie coldly shook off James’ arm, “It has nothing to do with me, go and be with Nichole. She’salways been alone, and on such an important day like her birthday, she probably needs you.”
James thought Sophie would throw a tantrum, but hearing that she geniuely wanted him to go toNichole, it made him feel even more stifled.
After Sophie left, Colt noticed James’ foul mood and couldn’t help but say, “Mr. Burke, Ms. Nichole isstill waiting for you at the hotel.”
“I know.”
Inside the hotel, Nichole looked at the already decorated birthday backdrop and the candlelit dinner setup on the table, and her mood brightened as well.
She intentionally dimmed the lights, casting a soft warm glow throughout the room, creating a veryatmospheric setting.
Today, she dressed differently, intentionally choosing a more mature and seductive outfit. Ever sinceshe saw Sophie wearing that stunningly gorgeous dress, she realized the gap between her and Sophie.
James always treated her like a young girl, farely as a woman. She had to seize this opportunity tonightto make her feelings known to James.
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The door opened, and Nichole’s heart pounded like a drum.