Chapter 23: Throwing Away the Wedding Ring

Sophia called every foundation member, but most either didn't pick up or hung up shortly after she spoke. Leaning tiredly in her office chair, she massaged her throbbing forehead. If she wanted those foundation members to attend the gala, she had no choice but to persuade the instigator, Melissa Walker. But she couldn't even reach Melissa! Her phone suddenly vibrated. Sophia picked it up, "Hello." Hearing Sophia's listless voice, Benjamin smirked teasingly, "Troubles?" Sophia didn't want Benjamin to look down on her, "No!" Benjamin raised an eyebrow, "I want you to go somewhere with me tonight." "I'm busy!" Sophia rolled her eyes. She didn't want to waste time with him. Benjamin spoke indifferently, "Anthony Walker has invited us to dinner tonight. Are you sure you're not going?" "Anthony Walker?" Sophia gasped, "The patriarch of the Walker family?" The Walker family made their fortune in real estate and were now one of the most distinguished families in Pinecrest. She re