Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 89

“I didn’t think she would actually run away crying like a child!” Karina mused. “What was she trying to do? You’re not a celebrity. It’s not like she can ruin your reputation or something.”

Sofia said nothing. What was Charlotte trying to do exactly? She wracked her brains but could not seem to find out anything. However, she had more pressing matters to attend to at this very moment. The shareholders’ meeting is about to start

“Why can’t I see her?” Daniel asked his mother, his expression placid. “Did she know I am currently here?”

“She does know that you are here…” Teresa responded before she took a sip of her tea. “Why don’t you give her some time to think things through? I think this… space is better for both of you.”

Daniel pursed his lips. He looked around the garden which almost felt like a heaven of tranquility. A low stone wall separated the patio from the rest of the space, creating a cozy nook. Honeysuckle vines climbed the wall, their sweet fragrance heavy in the air.

Bright splashes of color dotted the scene – roses in various hues of pink and red bloomed alongside vibrant purple lavender bushes.

A small fountain trickled merrily in the center, its gentle sound a soothing counterpoint to the frantic thoughts swirling in Daniel’s min Sadly, these were not enough to calm his inner thoughts down. “I don’t need to stay in this place… the doctor said I am showing some progress. Did you talk to him about my release?

Teresa’s gaze immediately got complicated. To be honest, she does not want her son to go out of the walls that surround this place. This was because of Alexander and Sofia. Lately, some news and even the socialite of Illinois had been talking about the fact that they were always together. Many were aware that Sofia and Daniel used to be together and that Daniel was Alexander’s brother but those two simply don’t care.

“Ma, I need to marry her,” Daniel said. “You know that… right?”

Teresa pursed her lips. After a series of therapy with her and a specialist, Daniel finally revealed that the reason why he wanted to marry Sofia was

not just because of what she would bring to the table but because he liked

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her, and he thought she liked him too.

Daniel then started talking about Charlotte and how it was only a mistake. Charlotte was an easier woman to please. He would buy her coffee and she would smile and hug him.

obsession with ruling the company. She can be cold and likes to isolate herself, especially when she

please, easy to spend time with, easy to forget about everything else for a while. But their connection never went deeper than that. It was like a warm summer

captivating. There were moments of sunshine, laughter, and shared dreams, but also long stretches of cold rain, where she retreated into her own world, leaving him both frustrated and strangely drawn in. At the

know, honey. Just— just give her time.” Teresa answered after a few minutes of silence. “She is currently grieving. She’s in a dark place. She will come around.” Until now, Teresa still doesn’t know what that woman would do. Their company was in turmoil, but she was not showing signs of trying to rule the company. “This place is quite lovely. Why not stay here for a

wedding?”

“Honey…”

stay here for too long, that man

was getting calmer. But that might just be because of the

suddenly changed the topic and started talking about

Daniel was on leave, yet he

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the specialist did not allow. Her son

them. Teresa gritted her teeth as Alexander’s warnings echoed inside her head. After a few hours of talking about random things, Teresa finally decided to leave and let her son rest. She walked out

signs of aggression or anger.

time. If the woman had only forgiven her son

the moment she got inside the car. This whole thing was making her so stressed; she could now see new wrinkles on her

might have a problem.” One

this time?” Was it Zoe or that damn Alexander again?

seeing you. We tried to

“To what?”

paled. “She said she would tell the media that

words echoed inside her head like a tolling bell, “What

please don’t be mad. We were forced to let her in because

drained from her already pale face.

“Yes so-”

call your master?” Teresa asked.

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