Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)

"Yeah."

Nichole couldn't say otherwise because Tina and Krystal had seen James come to look for her at school several times before.

Tina said with a tone of suspicion, "Then why didn't you mention it when you left the dorm today? Usually, if your boyfriend is taking you to a party, you can't wait to let us know in advance." "You didn't tell me you were attending this event as well, right?" Nichole forced a smile and asked, "What brings you here anyway?"

"What? Only your boyfriend can attend such events, and my parents can't?" Krystal retorted disdainfully, clearly implying that her family background was far superior to Nichole's. Nichole bit her lip. "That's not what I meant..."

Krystal pressed on, "Perfect! Since you've been looking for a chance to introduce him to us, why not now? Everyone's here. Introduce your boyfriend to us."

Tina chimed in, "Right, your boyfriend's a businessman too, right? He looks like a big shot. My parents might as well invest some money with him."

Nichole's expression darkened. "But my boyfriend never lets me interfere with his business..."

"Are you kidding? Isn't he the one helping you with school and even planning to send you abroad to study? He takes you to every dinner party, so how could he not let you have a say?" Krystal said sarcastically. "You wouldn't be refusing to introduce us, would you?"

"How could that be?" Nichole bit her lip and replied, "I'll talk to him about it, but whether you meet my boyfriend or not is up to him."

"That's more like it. Now go on. We'll be waiting in the hall." Krystal and Tina exchanged a knowing look. They were not as easily fooled as before.

Nichole reluctantly returned to where James was. James asked, "What took you so long?"

"James, I ran into two classmates. They want me to introduce you to their parents to discuss business."

James frowned, his expression clearly unamused.

Colt interjected, "Ms. Nichole, you do know what kind of status Mr. Burke holds, right?"

In Devonport, James was a top figure, and not just anyone was worthy of his attention, let alone business talks.

Nichole realized her mistake. "I know. I'll go and talk to them right now!"

James didn't want to meet them, and she actually breathed a sigh of relief.

She apologized to Krystal and Tina, who looked visibly annoyed. Tina frowned, "What's with your boyfriend's attitude? Who does he think he is?"

"Exactly, our families were also invited, which proves our worth, too!" Krystal's face showed disdain.

Nichole felt increasingly nervous, worried that their loud voices might reach James' ears. They still didn't realize the man they were talking about was the well-known James Burke of Devonport!

Just then, the door opened again, and Sophie and Jenna walked in arm in arm, followed by Adler and Colby. As soon as these four entered, they immediately became the center of attention. Krystal frowned even more. "How does she even deserve to be here?"

Tina looked at Nichole with furrowed brows, noticing Nichole's distressed face and trembling legs.

Sophie being here was the last thing Nichole needed!