Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 7

“Where are you? I have been waiting in your office for almost an hour now!” a sharp voice of a woman blared against her ears, jolting her awake. She snapped to her senses, her gaze turning alert.

“I-” Sofia grimaced, her hand slowly massaging her temple. “Sorry, I overslept.”

“Are you alright?” the voice on the other line softened. “Do you need me to go to your flat? Coffee?” concern laced the woman’s voice. This woman was попе

other than Sofia’s sister, Charlotte. Sofia immediately tried to recall if she had an appointment with her sister that day but could not recall anything.

“Is there anything that you need?” Sofia asked, unable to hide the irritation in her voice.

“Are you sick? You sound sick. Do you want me to come get you?” Charlotte asked.

“No, I’m fine. I just needed to finish something last night.”

“Was Father trying to overwork you again?”

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“No…” Sofia shook her head. “Look, I’ll be there soon.” She ended the call without waiting for the woman on the other line to answer her. She did not bother checking the messages on her phone as she glanced around the room; the details of the room began to remind her of what happened last night.

Sofia’s eyes darted nervously around the room. If she was right, this is Alexander’s room. Last night, in a haze of alcohol–induced confusion, she had ended up here, in his large King–size bed.

Just the reminder of what she did made her want to explode from embarrassment. What the hell happened to her?

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The subdued elegance of black and white, the lingering scent of his cologne, and the neatly arranged decor immediately brought back the memories of the previous night. She cringed.

Quickly, she got out of bed and was thankful that she was still fully clothed.

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before slowly turning towards the door where a shirtless Alexander was leaning. He sported gray sweatpants, and his damp hair hinted at a recent shower. She immediately turned her

herself that it was only natural for her to stare

be the same size too,”

towards the paper bags by

about last

hint of a smirk playing on

to mention how she cried like a baby in his arms, Sofia let

any feminine products, so I asked

That should be enough.” Why was this man acting so considerate? She

of habit, she shifted her attention to the bed, intending to

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mind. Did

if reading her thoughts, he said,

reason, she could feel her face turn hotter. Was she blushing? “No. That’s not what I- I mean- I meant it’s alright,” she stuttered. “I mean… I do not mind.” How come it still came

would have preferred it if I

snapped back

“I’ll keep that in

nothing wrong with

list.

stilled. However, she quickly thought of the contract and realized that they would be living under the same roof soon. There is nothing wrong with buying some toiletries for each other. She

green–eyed monster with large panda eyes. Obviously, this monster was her and her hideous appearance. She immediately thought of how she got so drunk to the point of crying and

How embarrassing!

tolerance, but last night, she was not able to control herself. All emotions that she had been trying to control since she

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she immediately took a quick bath and applied some makeup then wore the clothes that he

making herself presentable, she went out of the room and descended into a sleek staircase that seamlessly connected to the living. room and dining area. Almost immediately, her gaze landed on the panoramic view that the large wall–to–ceiling glass windows offered. It was the

tones. The space was clean and minimalist, the perfect place for a bachelor. She immediately thought about the news that she heard about Alexander in the past. There were a few

voice, her green eyes. meeting his

acting like a thief?” he asked, a playful spark in his

him. Her gaze landed on the freshly cooked

“Sandwiches and milk…”