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?

cheeks hot. Sadly, her mother is lying in a hospital

along with Dr. Mulach…” she uttered. She

would not do that… yet,”

“Yet?”

and have access to your inheritance. Controlling you then would be

end of the day, it was still about her inheritance. Everything in

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

this came crumbling down just

sharp, a spark dancing in

that helpless?” she retorted, raising

No.” His gaze remained fixed on her face. “I wouldn’t call you

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giving her sister what she wanted. I heard about the charities you sponsored. I thought you would

expected her to

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 to take that as a

his

moment. Then, with playful boldness,

the room, leaving a soft laughter echoing on the

would have thought that Sofia would one day hesitate to visit her mother? She stood in front of Tranquil Haven Rehabilitation Center, the healthcare facility

to this facility even though they could afford international doctors to take care of her in

Lawrence was busy taking care of the family business. At first, Sofia wanted to keep her mother in the mansion, but Lawrence assured her that this facility was the one

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

indeed a bit. soft. Alexander’s words echoed inside her head. She was soft enough to trust those

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

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

“What?”