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

been poisoning my mother along with Dr. Mulach…” she uttered. She

not do that…

“Yet?”

twenty–six and have access to your

still about her inheritance. Everything in her life seemed to revolve around her billion–dollar inheritance.

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

crumbling down just because of some

dancing in her eyes. “I

look that helpless?” she retorted, raising

on her face. “I

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“Then?”

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

expected

the alcohol or the charged atmosphere, Sofia didn’t know. Finding newfound confidence, she stood close, their proximity creating undeniable tension.

his eyes. “It

for a moment. Then, with playful boldness, she tiptoed and whispered, “You

sauntered back into the room, leaving

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

why she agreed to send her mother to this facility even though they could afford international doctors to take care of her in the mansion.

care of the family business. At first, Sofia wanted to keep her mother in the mansion, but Lawrence

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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

back, Sofia quickly realized that she was stupid and indeed a bit. soft. Alexander’s words echoed inside her head. She was soft enough to trust those people. She

she would do everything to save her mother. “Miss Lockhart, I am so glad that you were able to visit,”

told 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

“What?”