Chapter 10

Sophia clenched the bedsheet tightly in her fists. She couldn’t shake off the suspicion that this cunning old fox, even more treacherous than Jason, had ulterior motives behind his sudden act of kindness. People always said there’s no merchant without guile, a phrase that seemed tailor–made for him.

“This is a family matter between Jason and me, so there’s no need for Mr. Clark to intervene,” Sophia stated calmly.

Oliver stood upright slowly, his posture exuding confidence and dominance. Raising an eyebrow, he spoke with a hint of persuasion. “You’ll reconsider. Perhaps… you might entertain the idea of joining forces with me to destroy the Wilson Group.”

Sophia turned away, gazing out the window, and pointedly ignored him.

Memories of Jason’s grandmother, Alison Wilson, flooded Sophia’s mind, and she remembered how kindly Alison had treated her. Despite the current situation, Sophia took it that her relationship with Jason hadn’t reached a point of irreconcilable differences. If it came to it, a peaceful separation would honor the respect and love they once shared.

Observing her silence, Oliver chuckled casually. “While Jason is next door with his old flame, you, his lawful wife, are left alone. I maintain my stance. You will come around.”

silent as

on divorce

icy voice cut through the air as Sophia entered the living room. “Where

last night’s slap still lingered, sending a sharp wave of pain across her face as

swollen cheek, Jason’s fingers trembled slightly. “Sophia,

to the sofa, sat down, and retrieved a document from her handbag. “These are our divorce papers. Sign them,” she declared

flicker of shock passed over Jason’s features. He had never anticipated Sophia initiating a divorce. “Didn’t she love me enough to do anything for me?‘ he pondered. ‘Didn’t she scheme to marry me

Think it over carefully,”

the sound of Sophia flipping through the divorce papers filled the room. She turned to the final page and placed it before him, pen at the ready. Jason’s eyes widened as he saw

when he saw the date written on it, a flicker of recognition passed through his mind, “December 21st?‘

deeper into his

Chapter 10

lingered on the date on the papers for another two seconds before he turned to face Sophia..

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