"Ms. Sophie, Reece has already agreed to it," Tricia reported, as Sophie glanced at her phone and said, "I already know."

On the phone screen, Reece had sent a message: [Leave it to me.]

Tricia was somewhat puzzled, not understanding the meaning behind Reece's words, but then she remembered something more important and said, "Burke International has sent an invitation, asking the executives of Russell Entertainment to attend the dinner hosted by both the Burke and Russell families tomorrow night."

Sophie was unimpressed. "Let me see the invitation."

Tricia sent the invitation to Sophie.

Sophie glanced at the electronic invitation and saw that James had indeed personally distributed it.

"Who's invited?"

"All the executives of Russell Entertainment, the top management of Burke Entertainment, and the media."

Hearing the word 'media,' Sophie just scoffed.

James' favorite tactic was to manipulate public opinion. With the media invited to this dinner, wasn't James' intention as clear as day?

Tricia hesitated before saying, "Ms. Sophie, maybe you shouldn't go."

"No, if he so wishes for me to attend, then I shall give him that honor."

"But, the public opinion..."

Everyone knew that Sophie and James were in the process of getting a divorce. If they were seen together at this time, it might stir up a significant media frenzy.

"If he wants to create a spectacle, then we shall give him one, just not the kind he wishes for." A faint smile appeared on Sophie's face.

The expression on Tricia's face shifted, as if a piece of a puzzle had just clicked into place. "Yes, I'll get on it."

As the evening darkened, Sophie changed into a gilded evening gown, radiating the charm of a mature woman. Reece came to pick up Sophie. He had seen her dressed up before, but still was amazed at this side of her. "Do I look good?" Sophie stretched out her arms and twirled in front of Reece.

Reece smiled slightly. "You look stunning."

Since it was a dinner hosted by the Russell and Burke families, Reece dressed more formally in a suit that made him appear like a prince charming.

Reece, ever the gentleman, opened the car door for Sophie. Sophie sat in the back, and Reece took the seat beside her.

Reece said, "I know what you want to do, so don't worry, I'll help you."

Looking at Reece sitting beside her, Sophie noticed the added maturity on his face. It was different from the first time they met. He was no longer the fresh graduate struggling to replace his way. She couldn't help but think of her last life, where Reece, overlooked by Russell Enterprises and hidden away, struggled for years before finally making a name for himself. Her heart ached.

In her past life, she focused solely on pursuing her love and replaceing someone to lean on. She had left the burden of the Russell family on others, leading to their downfall and causing them to lose everything. This time, she vowed not to make the same mistakes nor to let those around her repeat them.

She owed Reece, and in this life, she intended to make it right.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Reece noticed Sophie's gaze.

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