It was the first time for Sophia to see Le Ji in person. Le was wearing a sapphire blue knee-length dress, with a coat of the same color over it.


    Her long wavy hair was dyed blonde, drooping over her left shoulder.


    Everyone said that Le Ji was a beauty. And for once, the rumors were true.


    Le had wide eyes and thin arched eyebrows thatplemented her straight nose. Her lips were painted in bright magenta.


    She radiated an air of charisma and nobility.


    But the guests suddenly noticed something. They turned to Sophia, who also noticed that her outfit and Le''s... looked alike.


    Hers was light green, and Le''s was sapphire blue.


    The former brought out Sophia''s fair skin, while thetter made Le look more mature and dignified.


    Without realizing it, the crowd beganparing them.


    And Le undoubtedly won, leaving the ordinary Sophia to be jeered at.


    But Sophia wasn''t looking at Le''s clothes, she was watching Le''s movements.


    When Le saw Colin, she quickly gave him a big hug and happily held onto his arm.


    Colin also shed her a smile. They chatted affectionately, looking like a perfect match.


    Despite their upbringing, the female guests were still interested in sharing gossip. Soon, all thedies were gossiping about Colin and Le. "I heard that Mr. Li got married. Look at them now, is Miss Ji his wife?"


    "That''s not possible. If that were case, the two families would gather together through their bonding. They wouldn''t allow a secret marriage."


    "Quite so. But apparently, they''ve been close friends since childhood. And look, they make a perfect match."


    "Indeed!"


    ...


    Le had a good rtionship with the Li n. Wendy and Jordan smiled warmly at her, as did Harold and Angie.


    Looking at the scene, Sophia suddenly felt the urge to run away. She didn''t know why she felt this way. Perhaps she felt ashamed, or she didn''t feel like she belonged at all.


    For the first time with Colin''s family, Sophia felt inferior.


    Remembering that Wendy woulde to her after the ceremony, Sophia decided to stay. But she still tried her best to keep herself invisible.


    After g


    Jean Wen sacrificed herself for family interests. Before her husband divorced her, she made every effort to please him.


    "You are inexperienced in bed," he said coldly.


    "You! Give thatnd to my family, or I won''t agree to divorce," Jean replied furiously.


    "Fine. It is exactly what I am thinking about," he sneered.


    used.


    Shelly smiled. "It''s my nickname."


    Sophia quickly understood that they were in a rtionship. Herring brought over a bottle of wine and three sses. They clinked their sses together and drank.


    "Why aren''t you with my brother, sister?" Shelly curiously asked.


    After a short silence, Sophia answered, "Colin is busy now. I don''t want to disturb him."


    He was busy talking andughing with another woman. Why would she join him?


    To ruin their fun?


    But Shelly sensed the frustration that Sophia tried to hide. Letting go of Herring''s hand, she took Sophia''s arm. "Come with me." She led Sophia to the crowd.


    Le had presented her gift to Wendy, and was standing beside Colin, listening to him share stories with Daniel.


    "Brother!" Sophia wanted to turn back, but Shelly tightened her grasp, forcing Sophia to walk towards Colin.


    The three stopped talking, and looked to them. Colin nced at Sophia nkly, then looked away.


    With Sophia now standing beside Le, the audience watched them intently.


    "What''s up, Shelly?" Colin calmly asked, with a ss of wine in his hand.


    Now that Sophia was standing in front of them, she suddenly regained her courage. She raised her head to look at Colin.


    Not knowing that Le was trying to pursue Colin, Shelly said, "Your wife has been standing alone in that corner before I noticed her. You should spend more time with her, brother. Your work can wait!"