Chapter 465 Suddenly, Sophie understood everything.
For someone as prideful as Ben, what reason would she have to disagree if Mr. Briggs were to personally Intervene and promise a lavish wedding gift? After all, Nichole was carrying the Burke family's first grandchild Sophie sneered coldly. It seemed that Bea was always driven by profit in both Sophie's past and present life. When she was considered the distinguished Miss Russell, Bea treated her Eke the perfect granddaughter-in-law. But as soon as Nichole becpregnant, benefiting the Burke family, Bea couldn't wait to elevato Nichole to the skies.
In this lifetime, Nichole falsely claimed the identity of the Freeman family's heiress and carried James' child. Bea was even more eager for Nichole to becMrs. Burke.
Sophie and James' relationship still cto this conclusion, but only this time, Sophie wouldn't end up in such a tragic fate.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"However, it's strange. Why isn't Mr. Burke present at such an important occasion?" Mrs. Pittman looked around curiously, and she wasn't the only one puzzled. Other guests also glanced around in wonder.
The future Mrs. Burke of the Burke family had already made an appearance, so why hadn't James shown up? "Ms. Sophie." Tricia whispered something into Sophie's ear.
Sophie paused for a moment, then said, "I understand." "Ms. Sophie, what's wrong?" "I need to go upstairs for a bit, Ms. Pittman. Please wait for me. I'll be right back." Ms. Pittman smiled gently. "Of course." Sophie lifted her dress and said to Tricia, standing by her side, "Wait here for me, please. Don't let anyone else cupstairs." "Yes, Ms. Sophie." Sophie went upstairs.
The Burke family's second floor was deserted. Nichole emerged from around the corner, clad in a white, elegant gown, looking pitifully delicate.
"Sophie "I thought I was supposed to meet James. Ms. Rowena, you calledhere in James name. What exactly do you want to discuss?" Sophie was notably cold in her demeanor, but Nichole moved closet saying with a grimace, “Sophie, I know I stole James from you, and you're unhappy with me. I called you here because I wanted to say Sophie waited for Nichole to continue, but Nichole suddenly sneered, "I wanted to say, go to hell!" Before Sophie could react, Nichole lunged at her Suddenly, the moment Nichole touched Sophie, she grabbed Sophie's wrist, and then she tumbled down the stairs.
It all happened in the blink of an eye. A scream erupted from below, and everyone's gaze shifted to the spiral floor, where Nichole had rolled down, and gradually, a pool of bright red blood formed on the floor.
al staircase on the second "Help! Ms. Rowena has fallen down the stairs!" "Rowena!" An elderly, frail voice called out as Mr. Briggs had just entered the Burke residence and witnessed the scene unfold. Ricardo, accompanying Mr. Briggs, immediately rushed to the unconscious Nichole's side.
Mr. Briggs helped her up while Ricardo shouted anxiously. "Call an ambulance!" The maid hesitated for a moment before quickly dialing for an ambulance.
Mr. Briggs looked up, his gaze turning stern as he saw Sophie standing at the top of the staircase Sophie glanced at her hand and smirked. She thought Nichole had strick up her sleeve but didn't expect it to be such a despicable tactic.
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When Bea arrived and saw Nichole bleeding, she was nearly faint with shock. "My grandchild... Sophie! You murderer! How could you be so cruel, even to a pregnant woman!" Sophie stood still, silent, as Tricia ran up, asking anxiously, "Ms. Sophie, are you alright?" "Im okay" Sophie watched Nichole lying in a pool of blood, her gaze shifting to Ricardo. When she noticed how Ricardo comforted Mr. Briggs, she had sunderstanding Ricardo was definitely involved in this scandal.
Mrs. Pittman and Mr. Pittman arrived upon hearing the commotion and were shocked at the scene. Mrs.
nocked at the scene Mrs Pittman covered her mouth. She was in disbelief that Sophie could have pushed someone down the stairs. Bea immediately called the police, and by the tthe ambulance arrived, the police car followed suit.
Officer Derick amved in person, indicating the seriousness of the situation.
"What exactly happened here?" Officer Derick inquired, and Bea immediately pointed at Sophie, who was descending from the second floor. "Officer Derick, it was hert She killed my grandchild!"
It was the first tBea had been so undignified. Officer Derick looked at Sophie, somewhat troubled. He couldn't understand why such troublessituations always fell to him! Officer Derick braced himself and approached Sophie, asking, "Ms. Sophie, could you explain what happened? Does Ms. Rowena's fall have anything to do with you?" "She lunged at me, then rolled down the stairs herself. It had nothing to do with me." X