StarNovelChapter 479 Sophie returned to S Corporation, immediately catching wind of the company's internal buzz.
She tossed the invitation onto her desk, saying, "Out with it. Why didn't this invitation appear on my desk yesterday?" Tricia was visibly hesitant but eventually confessed, "This time, the gala will host all the top celebrities and big- nstars. I thought it unnecessary, sa..." "Get to the point. Who's the host?" Tricia dodged the question, clearly hiding something. Pressed by Sophie, she had no choice but to reveal. The host is Burker International, Hearing this, Sophie laughed. She knew Tricia wouldn't have hidden the invitation without a reason. It was for fear of her running into James.
Carefully, Tricia said, "Ms. Sophie, Burker International intends to announce Mr. Burke's and Ms. Rowena's engagement." In Devonport, everyone knew the nature of Sophie and James' relationship. Now James was getting engaged to Nichole, and the invitation was sent to his still-not-officially-divorced wife, an irony indeed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was better to skip such public humiliation.
Staring at the invitation, Sophie asked, “Is this invitation foror for Blake?" "It's for you... and for Blake." Saying so, Tricia placed another invitation in Sophie's hands.
The outside world didn't know Blake was Sophie, not even James. So, Burker International sent two invitations.
The dilemma for the night was whether Sophie would attend as Sophie or as Blake.
"Mr. Burke is getting engaged to the Freeman family's daughter, a joyous occasion I should "Ms. Sophie..
"But not as Sophie. As Blake." Sophie smiled at Tricia, saying. "How's Reece's injury?" "Much better now," "That's good," Sophie said. "Have Reece prepare." "Ms. Sophie, Reece was also invited to the gala. Do you intend." "If Blake can't appear, let Reece go in my stead d attend Reece was a natural actor, his skill honed to perfection over the past year Plus, with all of S Corporation strategies known to him, claiming Reece's true identity as the behind-the-scenes boss of S Corporation would certainly create buzz "is that really a good idea? if Reece is seen as the owner of S Corporation, then you "I haven't received the divorce papers yet. My identity can't be publicly disclosed for the tbeing! She couldn't dominate Devonport alone yet. Now, she was facing an evenly matched, if not slightly disadvantaged, situation against James. If the profit-driven Burke family found out she was the power behind S Corporation, it would be impossible to escape this divorce.
Understanding the stakes, Tricia replied, "Ill get right on it." "Also, prepare an evening gown for me." "Ms. Sophie, you're still going?" "There'll be plenty of reporters at the gala, and James will officially be getting engaged to Nichole. I'll use this opportunity to maximize the media storm. Im definitely leaving this marriage." Tricia quickly grasped Sophie's plan and immediately nodded. "Yes, Ms. Sophie." The gala was held at the Burke family's estate in the evening.
Although Bea was reluctant to see James marry Nichole, the final decision rested in James hands, and he proceeded with the event.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOutside the Burke family estate, Sophie sat in her car, eyeing the luxury vehicles gathered. Even though she dealt with the Burke family an unprecedented blow with the founding of S Corporation, the Burke family's connections, over the years, remained firmly in James' Initially, her mercy had given the Burke family a chance to breathe. In just a few months, Burker International had risen back to its former glory.
"Ms. Sophie, let's get out" 1/2 Chapter 479 As soon as Sophie stepped out, she heard a mocking volce nearby, "Oh in't that Sophie?" Sophie haned to see Wendy and Jean descending from a luxury car
Wendy was dressed in a sexy silver lace dress that highlighted her figure. ΟΠΙ The diamonds on her dress were sparkling in the night. She clearly attached the utmost significance to the gala.
Jean, by comparison, looked adorable and charming in a pink body fugging dress. However, when compared to Wendy's luxurious appearance, Jean seemed like a maid carrying a bag for Wendy Raising an eyebrow Sophie said, "Well, if it isn't Miss Wendy You're quite the sight tonight"
Of course! My family is among the elite. Unlike speople who still dare to show up at such gatherings looking so dowdy when their families have gone bankrupt, and their uncle have ended us in prison” Wendy glanced disdainfully at Sophie Today, Sophie was simply dressed in a plain black menmaid dress, her appearance the epitof modesty, save for the emerald necklace adoming her neck.
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