Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

A Family Affair

“I have yet to make up my mind,” Sofia said, her eyes narrowing her eyes at him. Did he come because of his proposition?

The enticing aroma of freshly baked croissants wafted through the air, causing her stomach to growl involuntarily.

She stole a glance at the tempting spread, attempting to feign indifference to both the food and the audible protest of her hungry stomach. It was a futile effort.

“Is there a need for such pretense?” Alexander’s inquiry cut through the air, devoid of sympathy. “Eat your fill. I only came to make sure that you did not murder anyone. My plans would not succeed when you are in prison.”

Blunt, Sofia acknowledged inwardly, her attention reluctantly shifting from the tantalizing croissants to the man seated across from her. She picked up her fork and began to mechanically spear a piece of brunch, attempting to divert her focus away from Alexander’s words.

“LH Group will hold its annual shareholder’s meeting, and in this meeting, your stepfather will blame you for the mishaps. Not directly, of course.”

“W— What?” The cup of coffee in her hand trembled, threatening to spill. His words demanded her full attention, taking all the heaviness and headache from her hangover.

LH Design was the subsidiary of LH Group. Currently, she is the Head Designer of LH Design and its acting CEO. Before she could continue thinking about this, Alexander pushed another document her way. She opened it without asking any more questions.

“This— “

“A plagiarism scandal ready to explode,” Alexander interrupted, delivering the revelation with a cool matter-of-factness.

“I made those designs…” Sofia’s voice wavered. How could it be plagiarism? She spent countless nights drawing them, choosing the materials carefully for the upcoming collection.

He didn’t answer. He studied her appearance, his eyes confident yet something about it contained cruelty that made her uncomfortable.

“A rich heiress who grew up with a silver spoon against a working woman who struggled to make ends meet. Who do you think the media will believe?” he asked, his voice cutting through her like a sharp knife.

you trying to say? Why would my father—

“Stepfather,” he corrected her.

lips trembled. She steadied herself. Her mother married her stepfather when she was just two years old. Her biological father died when her mother was pregnant, and the only

his first marriage. She was only a few months older

already know what I was talking about, no?” he asked. This time, Sofia did not answer. She only stared at

stocks, bonds, properties, and at least three hundred million dollars. The inheritance

had been kept a secret by the Lockhart Family. She did not intend to

that Daniel knew about the conditions,

taint her name. He wanted to show the board

“Smart,” he smirked.

like this.” She said. However, a part of her already doubted her own words. She

sister would

Must he add fuel to the fire? She was not sure if he was making fun of her. The funny thing was, that he was only stating facts. She swallowed in response. What happened last night was enough of a wake-up call for

been too

not

Daniel had been cheating on her? How did she not notice that every time Daniel has a conference or a business meeting, Charlotte would

Was she truly

other things included in the document. Again, there were images. However, unlike the images

“This woman…”

ex and Charlotte Lockhart’s mother,

birth. She left and never came back. Lawrence quickly assumed all the responsibility and became a single father.

once a time that Lawrence wanted to legally adopt her, but Sofia’s grandmother declined, as one needed to be a Lockhart to be able

relationship with her grandmother

the images and soon found something even more concerning. It was Lianne, Lawrence with