Second Chance At Love by Iris Mignon

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.”

as she continued ignoring

on divorce proceedings. By the

the air as Sophia entered the living room. “Where were you last night? You vanished, and your phone was unreachable, he questioned.

she met Jason’s gaze, Sophia forced a strained smile. The bruise from last night’s slap still lingered, sending a sharp wave of pain

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

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

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?‘

divorce is a serious matter. Think it over carefully,”

turned to the final page and placed it before him, pen

date written on it, a flicker of recognition passed through his mind, “December

silence as Jason was about to delve deeper into his thoughts, “Sign it.

Chapter 10

gaze lingered on the date on the papers for another two