Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 12

“You do not mind sharing a room with me, do you?” Alexander’s playful smirk lingered as he glanced at Sofia. After their late dinner, Jenny insisted. they stay at the house, and a couple of glasses of wine were shared.

between Alexander and Sofia.

Sofia’s expression turned complex, but Jenny, thinking they were already married, saw no issue with them sharing a room. “Aren’t we practically married?” she quipped, strolling towards the balcony. The chilly August air greeted her, making her shiver.

“Care for another?” Alexander held out a wine glass, and she took it

without a second thought. “First time spending a night in a place that’s not my own,” she confessed.

“Really?” Alexander ch Well, that calls

for a celebration, don’t you. think?” He stood close, both of them gazing at the captivating view ahead, a subtle tension lingering between them in the cool night air.

They clicked glasses, and Sofia downed her wine in just one big gulp. “Calm suits you…” Alexander said.

“Pardon?” her green eyes met his calm brown ones. The realization of their close proximity surprised her. Then she was quick to remind herself that they were already married.

“You no longer look like the nervous wreck that you were earlier, and it suits you.”

Sofia could not help but smile. “Your aunt is amazing…”

“Isn’t she?”

“I would love for you to meet my mother…” Sofia said. “But she is currently not in that state.” She took in a deep breath as she turned her head away. Jenny was like a breath of fresh air. She was fun, very sassy, and-

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smart. Sofia knew that her mother would like Jenny too. Then she started wondering what her mother would say when she met Alexander.

Would she tell Sofia how good he looks, or would she ask her how he was treating her? Would she ask her to immediately give her some grandchildren?

thought of it somehow made her cheeks hot. Sadly, her mother is lying in a

uttered. She has yet to mention this to Alexander. “He is killing

would not do that…

“Yet?”

to turn twenty–six and have access to

end of the day, it was still about her inheritance. Everything in her life seemed to revolve around

She had a sister, a boyfriend, and a stepfather who treated her like she was his own. Sofia thought she was lucky to

came crumbling down just because of

gaze turning sharp, a spark dancing in her eyes. “I expected you to

helpless?” she

No.” His gaze remained fixed on her face. “I

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“Then?”

stories about the soft Sofia Lockhart. Someone who liked giving her sister what she wanted. I heard about

expected her

her body towards him, a smile playing on her lips. Whether it was the alcohol or the charged atmosphere, Sofia didn’t know. Finding newfound confidence, she stood close, their proximity creating undeniable tension. “I’m going

his eyes.

a moment. Then, with playful

waiting for his response, she sauntered back into the room,

that Sofia would one day hesitate to visit her mother? She stood in front of Tranquil Haven Rehabilitation

this facility even though they could afford international doctors to take care of her in the mansion. Naturally, it was because Lawrence. convinced her to

no longer lived in their family mansion, and Lawrence was busy taking care of the family business. At first, Sofia wanted to keep her

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about state–of–the–art facilities and international staff. He convinced her that this would provide her mother with the best chance

inside her head. She was soft enough to trust those

that she was here, she would do everything to save her mother. “Miss Lockhart, I am so glad that you were able to visit,” Dr. Mulach’s voice interrupted her stupor. “The staff told me you were outside. I apologize if you find the interior of the

you that?” Sofia asked, unable to stop herself. She underestimated her emotions. She thought she would maintain her calm as she faced the one who had been helping Lawrence poison her mother. She

“What?”