Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 23

Sofia stared at the news on the tablet. Alexander had warned her that this would happen, but reading the news was enough to disturb her.

[Breaking: LH DESIGNS Interim CEO Sofia Lockhart Faces Allegations of Bullying and Design Theft]

[Controversy Surrounds LH GROUP: Interim CEO Sofia Lockhart Under Fire for Alleged Design Theft and Bullying]

[LH DESIGNS in Turmoil: Interim CEO Sofia Lockhart Faces Accusations. of Bullying and Intellectual Property Theft]

[Exclusive Report! LH GROUP’s Sofia Lockhart Accused of Design. Plagiarism and Workplace Bullying]

[LH DESIGNS Interim CEO Sofia Lockhart Grapples with Allegations of Bullying and Design Theft]

[Sofia Lockhart, Interim CEO of LH GROUP, Faces Backlash Over Design Plagiarism and Workplace Bullying]

[Design Scandal Rocks LH DESIGNS: CEO Sofia Lockhart Accused of Bullying and Plagiarism]

[LH GROUP Shaken by Scandal: Sofia Lockhart, Interim CEO, Accused of Stealing Designs and Workplace Bullying]

[Breaking News: LH DESIGNS CEO Sofia Lockhart Entangled in

Allegations of Design Plagiarism and Bullying]

She turned her tablet off and stared at the wine on the table, then towards the man sitting opposite her. Before she could say a single word, her phone started ringing. It was Daniel.

She answered it but chose not to say a word.

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“Where are you? Why aren’t you answering the door?” Daniel’s voice reverberated against her ears. “I know you are inside. Give me the password; let me in.”

“Do you believe the news?” Sofia asked.

“What are you talking about?” Daniel asked. “Why would I believe something that stupid?”

Sofia said nothing.

“Now open the door. I brought food… your favorite.”

Still, Sofia said nothing. Daniel had always been the first one who would comfort her in times like this. Who would have thought that he was only doing this because of her shares?

was real but ended up sighing. “Please leave. I need

more words, but Sofia ruthlessly ended.

“I believe it is time that I change residence.” She glanced at Alexander, who sat at ease on her couch. His legs were casually propped up on the couch, dressed in gray sweatpants, and a loose robe draped over

good at treating

bought it… I hope you do not mind?” he uttered when he noticed.

She shook her head.

already prepared the guest room for you. The lock

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know if she

“I am serious.”

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Was it really the date of their wedding? She

he chuckled. “You should probably call that father of yours,

do that now. Instead of picking up her phone, she poured some more wine into her glass. Twirling the glass, she watched as the velvety scarlet liquid moved, reflecting the fireplace in

you,” she uttered after a few

“Thank you?”

arrived just a few minutes after her arrival. He must have canceled a few meetings just to come here. Perhaps, he already knew that Lawrence. would release the news today, so

asked, lifting an eyebrow. “I

Who would have thought that the Chairman of Beaumont Empire had a hobby of making people smile? She never thought

planning to

eyes on him. “Is

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knowing that you have a boyfriend is naturally making me uncomfortable,” he said. “Besides, Aunt has been

“The wedding?”

he chuckled. “She was excited when I told. her perhaps she could help you plan it.” He leaned towards her, took her

frowned. She thought about that when she signed those papers but didn’t

not want

elegant style! Who wouldn’t want her

She wanted to tell him how excited she was,

looked at it. “It’s Lawrence…” Sofia said. She

Lawrence asked. Sofia chose not to answer for a few seconds

about this matter. For security purposes, it would be best if you come back to the mansion. I have

“No…” Sofia interrupted him.

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