Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

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.

herself in front of

demeanor changed from a fierce woman to a

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without me here, even finding the strength to scold my secretary,” Javier said coldly. His gaze was icy as

funeral has been suppressed. It must be you, right?” she asked.

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

making Sophia miss her target, stumbling forward.

up to see his

sneered. “I did it for the Beckett family

“Javier, you.

She couldn’t

from

as the chairman of Beckett

to look at her any longer. “This is 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 nothing to do with me or

your actions. No one has the responsibility

Javier walked away without looking

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