Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

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“It has been a week since you ran away from me… are you sure he’s not planning to hide you from the world or something?” Karina asked.

“He’s not…” Sofia said.

“He is not holding you against your will, right?” Karina asked.

“Of course not!” Sofia chuckled at that.

“You sound different…” Karina said. Hearing this, Sofia smiled. She got out of bed and walked towards the window where she could see Alexander chopping up some firewood for the cabin. It had been a week since they stayed in this cabin. A week since that ‘incident‘ happened.

Seeing him chopping wood for the fireplace was no longer new to Sofia. A familiar warmth bloomed in her chest as she watched him work. The crisp air sent tendrils of smoke curling up from the woodpile, momentarily obscuring the play of corded muscles in his back and arms.

She couldn’t deny a thrill that shot through her every time she saw him like this, so domestic yet undeniably primal. He glanced up, catching her eye through the window. A slow, teasing smile spread across his face, a silent promise that sent a shiver down her

spine.

“How are you feeling?” Karina’s question pulled her out of her stupor.

“Well… I feel better now that you told me that man will not be able to walk and will rot in prison,” Sofia said. Alexander already told her this. However, hearing Karina confirm everything made it sound even better. Does that make sense?

“Then when are you coming back?” Karina asked.

“Probably two or three days more…”

“You are not really planning to leave your company behind, right?”

“Of course not,” Sofia chuckled. It’s just that… this place felt so peaceful and different. She wanted to stay here longer but she knew that would be impossible. Both of them have responsibilities. A sigh escaped her lips.

“What’s wrong?” Karina must have sensed her unease.

“Did you once dream about living a life in the mountains? Away from everyone

else?”

There was laughter on the other line. Sofia immediately frowned. “What?” Sofia asked.

“Are you joking?” Karina asked.

“Well…”

“I would love a life like that…” Karina interrupted her before she could say ‘never mind‘. “But I can’t exactly do that… can I?”

“Right…” What was Sofia thinking?

“A week in a cabin and you are already thinking of giving up your mansion and living in a place like that?” Karina chortled. “I mean… I know your husband is hot and you are probably spending a lot of time in bed with him but let’s be honest here… your man had a multimillion–dollar company to run and you you are going to take over LH Group once the dust settles.”

Sofia sighed. “I know…” Sofia said.

“Do you?”

“I really do.”

mean… I know you will be busy once you get

when she heard that. “Why do you always say the right things?” she asked.

“Because I’m pretty?”

Sofia laughed.

to update you about the case. I should probably not spend the

send my regards to

That man is grumpy

the two bid each other goodbye. Sofia’s gaze landed on the ‘lumberjack‘ once again. Luckily, they have no neighbors or she would

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she thinking?

bed where a book was waiting for her. With a smile on her face, Sofia started reading

her jolted her awake. For a short period, panic surged inside Sofia. Then she realized that the room wasn’t completely dark now as there

have come inside the room and tucked her in. Checking her phone, Sofia realized that it was already seven in the evening. She walked towards the window and just as she expected, it was

out of the room. “Alexander?” she called out when she smelled something good. Was he making something delicious again? Since they stayed here, Alexander started showing off

into the first floor of the cabin. When she didn’t hear any answer, Sofia checked the kitchen. Sadly, Alexander was nowhere to be found. However, just as she was about to leave the kitchen, she spotted a fire outside of the cabin.

as she found her thick coat and boots. She then made her way outside and finally found the man that she was looking for.

the cold was forgotten the moment she saw the source of the flickering

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cast iron pan that hung precariously from a tripod above the fire. The scent of woodsmoke mingled with the aroma of

her voice soft in the crackling silence of the night.

surprised smile splitting his

firelight cast warm shadows across his face, highlighting the planes of his cheeks and the glint of amusement in his eyes.

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in her

she admitted, stepping closer to the fire, the heat

said, his voice a

amazing, isn’t it?” Sofia finally broke the silence, her

a tree trunk. “But

hectic lives, this stolen moment in the wilderness, seemed to be heightening everything between

sat in comfortable silence for a few moments, the only sound of the crackling fire and the occasional sound of what seemed like insects or

he asked suddenly, a hint of mischief in his voice.

her. Taking it without hesitation, she allowed him to pull her up to her feet.

smile tugging at her lips.

Alexander’s face. “Don’t worry, the steaks need to rest

through her. “Come on,” he said, his voice a husky

path that led away from the cabin, the snow crunching softly under their boots. Fairy lights strung along the way cast a soft glow on

gazing up at the star–dusted sky. The city lights were a distant memory here, replaced by a breathtaking canvas of twinkling stars.

her to a rocky outcrop that jutted out from the cliffside. The world seemed to fall away beneath them, offering a panoramic view of the

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gasped, speechless at the beauty before her. The moonlight cast an almost magical glow

arm around her, pulling her closer. Their body heat radiated against the crisp night air, creating