Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

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“What?” Mrs. Phelps’s facial expression immediately changed. “Sofia, I don’t know what you’re talking about. Why would 1 betray you?” she chuckled as if the mere idea of betraying Sofia was something comical. “Whoever is saying this must know that you wanted me to become the next creative director and wanted to ruin my reputation. But you already know that, right?”

Sofia pursed her lips, unable to understand why the woman seemed so calm. Was it because she was innocent, or was she simply good at pretending? Sofia knew it was the latter.

However, Mrs. Phelps’s calmness almost caught her off guard. If she were naive, she would have immediately believed the woman. After all, Mrs. Phelps had been working under the company for years. It would be reasonable if someone just wanted to malign her.

Without saying another word, Sofia placed the folder on the table. She smiled at the older woman. “Then please explain this

matter to me

Mrs. Phelps in her transactions.

opened the folder, and almost immediately her expression changed. The folder contained not just so images from the CCTV showing her log-in on her computer at the time the transaction was made.

“Actually, I thought the scheme was quite good…” Sofia said. “I almost did not realize that something was wrong until I started monitoring my company

Mrs. Phelps squinted at the folder, flipping through the evidence. “I don’t know how those got there, but this can’t be right. I would never betray the company. Someone’s trying to set me up.”

Sofia leaned forward, her eyes steady. “Mrs. Phelps, these aren’t just random accusations. We’ve got your transactions, your logins, and the CCTV footage. It’s pretty clear-cut. What’s your explanation?

Mrs. Phelps stuttered for a moment, then composed herself. “L.I don’t know how those transactions got linked to me. Maybe someone’s using my credentials without me knowing. This is a setup, Sofia

“Someone using your credentials to send confidential info to our competitors? That sounds like a stretch. Why would anyone do that to you specifically?” Sofia raised an eyebrow.

“I don’t have an answer for that, but I’m innocent. You have to believe me, Sofia.”

“Mrs. Phelps, I trusted you. You were part of this company for over a decade. I even considered promoting you. Why would someone frame you?” Sofia sighed, her disappointment evident.

“L… I don’t know. But I didn’t do this. I swear.” Mrs. Phelps bit her lip, looking genuinely perplexed.

“I want the truth. Are you involved in this, or are you really just an unfortunate victim of a setup?” Sofia leaned back, studying Mrs. Phelps. She had more than enough proof to nail this woman, but she was giving her the chance to explain

herself.

This was because Mrs. Phelps was one of the first workers of LH Design that Eunice Lockhart loved so much. Eunice trusted the woman, and Sofia wanted to know why Mrs. Phelps was willing to break that trust.

“I don’t know how this happened, but I didn’t collude with anyone. I’ve given my best to LH Design, and I would never jeopardize that.”

“You know… my mother trusted you so much.” Sonja knew that it was Eunice herself who hired the first workers of LH Design. Her mother had been proud of that fact. Yet you betrayed her…” Sofia suddenly placed more evidence on the table..

time, she knew it

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don’t have these. I wouldn’t have believed that you are working for them.”

the table captured moments that left little room for doubt. The first one showed Mrs Phelps talking to a shady looking middleman in a dimly lit alley, exchanging what seemed to be a bundle of papers.

voice firm.

this picture?” Actually, Solia knew what was happening in these pictures. Mrs. Phelps found it hard to send

chose to print the documents. It would be cleaner that

over the incriminating image. “L…

head, her patience waning. “These pictures are crystal clear, and they match the time of the transactions.

She

cal

throug ny

handing over a USB drive to a person clad in the rival company’s logo. Sofia’s rs. Phelps as she awaited an explanation Again, she knew that Mrs. Phelps was using this method

it’s someone who looks like me,” Mrs Phelps stammered,

making deals with our competition? Believable indeed.” Sofia scoffed. She did not

made aware of this, and they

Phelps suddenly interrupted her.

Abuse Act (CFAA) Violation, Fraud and Deceit, Breach of Fiduciary Duty and many others.” Sofia smiled. “Can you imagine what your children will say when they know where you got the money that you used to take them to Disneyland?”

“You-

up while you are in

Sofia smiled.

finally faltered. She paled, her eyes landing

your car in and out of that area. I have more

face now looked like a

opt not to file a case. I can consider the fact that you and my mother used to be so close..” Sofia said the smile on her face

you

“I-”

time Mrs. Phelps. Unlike my mother, I am not a very patient person. I just lost my and my fiancé and now, I am doubting if I can trust Lawrence.” She walked towards her table. “I am giving you a week.”

“It is either that or you are going down alone.”

is working with me?”

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