Chapter 56

James had deeply fallen in love with Sophia during their college years, trying almost everything to catch her attention but ultimately failing.

At that time, Sophia was still actively involved in modeling, surrounded by a queue of elite young men vying for her affection, and James always seemed to end up last.

Despite his wealth and noble born, he also known for his notoriety for his calculated behavior—stingy—he was fundamentally an economical person.

He lived by the principle, "use the smallest expense to achieve the highest result and profit," which meant his gifts often the cheapest compared to others.

One day at college, he confessed his feelings to Sophia. However, Sophia laughed it off, “You must be kidding. I come from just a fourth-tier wealthy family while you belong to the nobility and are a first tier. I’m really not suitable for you. A more beautiful and kinder woman would be a better match for you.”

James realized that this was Sophia’s gentle rejection, sweetened to spa