Chapter 985

Upon learning that she was being grounded, Sophia went stir-crazy at home, venting her anger on anyone she encountered.

“I’m sorry, Madam Sophia. This is Mr. Javier’s order. We have to do as he instructed.”

Javier’s secretary, Rory Odom, stared at her coldly. His tone revealed a hint of sarcasm as he said, “I suggest you go back to your room and don’t make things difficult for us or yourself.

“After all, because of your actions, the entire Beckett Group is in chaos. Please don’t make it worse for Mr. Javier.”

“How dare you!” With bloodshot eyes, Sophia slapped Rory across the face. “I’m the matriarch of the Beckett family! How dare you speak to me like that? You’re just Javier’s secretary!”

Instead of being angry, Rory chuckled. “Indeed, even though I’m just a secretary, Mr. Javier has been generous to me. But aren’t you also taking advantage of your status as Mr. Javier’s wife to behave recklessly and abuse your subordinates?”

Sophia was momentarily stunned but quickly regained her

composure.

This guy was indirectly insulting her!

Just as Sophia was about to slap him again to teach him a lesson, Javier walked in, expressionless.

in front of her husband. “You’re finally back… I can’t

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sneered, filled with disdain.

seem to be doing just fine without me here, even finding the strength to scold my secretary,” Javier said coldly. His gaze was icy as he stared at her, sending shivers down

about me at the funeral has been suppressed. It must be you, right?” she asked.

I knew it… Javier, you must have done it for me. I knew you wouldn’t sit idly by if

back abruptly, making Sophia miss her target, stumbling

see his eyes devoid of warmth.

Javier sneered. “I did it for the Beckett family and Beckett Group.”

“Javier, you.

She couldn’t believe these

from her husband.

I may be your husband, but my role as the chairman of Beckett Group is more important. I won’t clean up your mess again

the last time. Next time, I’ll throw you out to face public criticism. Even if you become a pariah or a prisoner, it has

No one has the responsibility

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