Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 459

"Mr. Burke?"

"Do you think that what's lost is lost forever?"

When he saw the red marks on Sophie's neck, his mind was flooded with images.

Colby kissing her neck, their bodies entwined in bed while confessing their love for one another.

Every time he thought of this scene, his heart ached unbearably.

"Mr. Burke..."

"Go start the car." James said indifferently, "I'll be fine."

He was the head of the Burke family. How could the head of the Burke family ever be in trouble? In front of others, he always had to appear perfect.

In the past, only Sophie could stir his emotions, but from today onwards, no one could.

"Yes... Mr. Burke."

The show was forced to a halt due to this incident. The production entered a period of reorganization and even delayed the recording schedule.

Sophie took Shirley to the empty conference room of Aldridge Global.

Shirley said, "You promised you'd ensure I'd be safe as long as I let you go!"

"That's right. I keep my promises."

"Then why did you call me here?"

"I want you to expose Vanessa."

"What?" Shirley frowned, "Vanessa's family is powerful. You told me that. If I do this, you're putting me in danger!"

Sophie smiled slightly. "I know, but I can pay the penalty fee you owe. You can't count on Vanessa."

Shirley eyed Sophie skeptically. "You? Do you have that much money?"

"Believe it or not, you have no other choice but to follow my lead."

Shirley was silent for a moment. "I have one condition."

"Go on."

"I want to become a singer."

Hearing Shirley's answer, Sophie laughed, "Seriously?"

"I've worked so hard as a trainee for so long. I have the best talent, and I can make it. If it weren't for you, I'd already be on stage. I belong on the stage!"

The fierceness in Shirley's eyes revealed her desperation.

Sophie saw through Shirley's intentions with just a glance, "Have you been working so hard as a trainee, or have you been working so hard for Julian?"

"Of course, I..."

"With her skills, it's possible."

"But she won't make it."

"Why?"

Facing Julian's confusion, Sophie stood up. "If we're to make Ricardo take a loss, this trainee project is doomed to fail. After today's incident and the delay of the show, anything could happen in the meantime, like... all the trainees transferring to another company?"

Suddenly, Julian realized something. "Did you know Shirley would take you hostage today?"

"Yes."

"How did you know?"

Sophie just smiled, not saying anything.

She was always extra vigilant about potential threats from her past life. She had to keep an eye on Nichole's mother and Vanessa.

She knew exactly what Vanessa was planning.

After knowing Vanessa's plans, she naturally set things up so that the show couldn't be recorded smoothly. But of course, she couldn't tell Julian all this.

Sophie asked, "Now, what about you? Why did you come looking for me?"

"I..." Julian's gaze fell on Sophie's neck. He hesitated before saying, "I came to see if you were hurt."