Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 38

As she turned around, Nichole saw James enter the room and immediately threw herself into his arms.

"Nichole?"

"I thought you weren't going to come." Nichole's voice was low and filled with a sense of hurt.

James gently pushed Nichole away, saying, "It's your birthday today. I promised I'd be here and I wouldn't break my word."

Hearing this, a blush crept onto Nichole's cheeks.

However, James frowned upon seeing Nichole's outfit and the decorations in the room.

"James, I..."

"Nichole, that dress isn't right for you." Before Nichole could say anything, James had already interrupted her.

Nichole was startled.

James casually turned on the lamp beside them. "Do you like the birthday gift I picked for you?"

"I love it." Nichole was still reeling from the comment James had made earlier.

James then said, "I had Colt book this room for you so you could invite some friends over for fun, and it's close to your college, so it'll be easy to get to class tomorrow."

Nichole was taken aback.

James’ tone turned cold, "I have some work to deal with tonight, so you should get some rest early."

Suddenly, James said, "Have I been too kind to Nichole?"

"You have always been very kind to Ms. Nichole."

"And what about Sophie?"

Colt struggled to say, "Mr. Burke, you are polite to your wife."

James pursed his lips, suddenly remembering the words Jessica had said at the Russell family dinner earlier that day.

It seemed like everyone in Devonport knew he didn't favor Sophie. Only he was oblivious to the unsavory rumors swirling around.

"Starting tomorrow, you no longer need to pick up Nichole."