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CHAPTER 800
Chapter 800
Isn’t that Sophie Russell? What’s she doing her
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“I heard she disappeared at her engagement party. Didn’t she run off with Mr. Gordon?”
“Ugh, just our luck to bump into her here.”
High society is a strict hierarchy, and anyone with a hint of scandal is quickly shunned. A fallen heiress like Sophie gets blacklisted in no time by the social elite. If it weren’t for her past marriage to James and Colby’s protection, they wouldn’t even consider being in the same room with her.
“Ms. Sophie’s reputation isn’t exactly stellar‘ Odie said.
As Sophie overheard the comment, a chill ran down her spine. The crowd’s attention shifted to Odie, with several business moguls eager to make his acquaintance grabbing their champagne and heading his way, only to be intercepted by Jonah.
Odie started chatting with Sophie, sparking immediate discontent among the onlookers.
“Look at her, cozying up to Mr. Odie now.”
“Sophie’s just riding on her looks, thinking every man should fall for her.”
“Seriously, men always fall for the pretty faces. Mr. Odie’s engaged to Ms. Sandy. If Sophie thinks she can snag him, she better watch out for the Pollards!”
Their whispers reached Sophie’s ears, and it was clear Odie heard them too. He raised an eyebrow and remarked, “Hear that? They’re not exactly rooting for you.”
“It’s been a few days, Mr. Odie. Since when did you start caring about gossip?” Sophie slowly approached Odie, saying, “I came today because I’m not afraid of their chatter.”
“Here to beg for mercy, are you?”
Odie had thought Sophie would be pleading for forgiveness by now, but she had remained silent for days. She was more resilient than most, yet he
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was only a matter of time before she would give in.
Exew her to plead, he was surprised when she sidestepped his evistiched hand. With a confident smile, Sophie said, “Mr. Odie, I think yes Ye got the wrong idea.”
Woke e scoffed, “Sophie, drop the act. You’ve felt the effects of @hat dive. If you wevent here to admit your mistakes, why else would you exe looking for m
Ode, I’m here because you invited me”
Ode kvolved, turning to Jonah. “Did you send her an invitation?” Material © NôvelDrama.Org.
Jonah frowned. He was in charge of the invitations and hadn’t sent one to Sophie Ivating a bankrupt heiress would be a major faux pas, one he wouldn’t make
Carobing Janahis look, Odie stepped forward, “Sophie, if you’re trying to save face, you don’t need to lie.”
did receive an invitation, Mr. Odie, but it seems you’re not thrilled to see me.” Then, Sophie held up the invitation. Noticing the Minton and Pollard family orests on it, Odie quickly snatched it and read the name: Mr. Blake, CEO of S Corporation.