Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)

Sophie was wondering what was going on when Harold had already pulled her to a table and started ordering.

"Tina, Krystal, you two are my best friends at this university. I know I made a mistake about what happened last time, so I specifically invited you out to eat to ask for your forgiveness. I really didn't mean what I said. I'm sorry."

Nichole was clearly not aware of Sophie's presence. Her attention was fully focused on Krystal and Tina.

Sophie sat in the corner, quietly listening to Nichole's apologies.

"My boyfriend bought me a house right across from the campus. It's boring living alone. Maybe you guys could move in, too? You are my best friends, after all."

Nichole held both of their hands, her face full of sincere affection.

Sophie almost laughed out loud hearing this. So, James was the boyfriend Nichole was talking about.

She finally got it. If Nichole really wanted to make amends, she would have done so much earlier and would not have waited until now.

It was nothing more than Nichole being eager to show off to the two that James bought her a house. She specifically chose the fanciest restaurant near Eastwood College to say all this.

"What are you daydreaming about? Order something." Harold watched Sophie, puzzled.

Sophie snapped back to reality and said, "Can I have some breadstick snakes? I suddenly miss the taste of them."

"Huh?" Harold looked confused.

Meanwhile, Tina asked, "Are you talking about that condo complex where that woman used to live?" She glanced subtly at Sophie not too far away.

Nichole didn't notice and continued, "Yes, that's the place. We couldn't even get in last time. After my boyfriend found out, he bought me a house there, and you two were the first people I thought of."

"Did you think of us or just want to show off?" Krystal was always sharp-tongued. Previously, she treated Nichole as a friend, so her sarcasm was aimed elsewhere, but now she didn't hold back. "Krystal, how can you say that? I've always considered you as one of my best friends..." Nichole began to tear up.

Propping her chin with her hand, Sophie watched the scene with interest.

"What are you even looking at?" Harold was quite displeased that Sophie's attention was elsewhere.

Sophie made a shushing gesture and directed Harold's attention toward Nichole. Only then did Harold notice Nichole. He cursed under his breath, about to pull Sophie away, but Sophie held him back, whispering, "Hold on, the show is just getting started."

Colby's strategic move worked wonders, and she was eager to see how this drama unfolded.

"Stop putting on an act. It's been so long since the incident, and you never invited us out to apologize. What now? Just showing off that your wealthy boyfriend bought you a house?"

Krystal's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just enough to reach the ears of those nearby, drawing their attention.

Krystal had been treated as the instigator of rumors due to the interrogation by the dean. She had faced much disdain recently, and now her patience with Nichole was thin.

Nichole didn't expect such a strong reaction from Krystal, nor did she foresee Krystal openly calling out her vanity. Her face instantly turned pale. "Krystal, let's talk this out. I didn't mean it like that..."