Chapter 148
“Uh, kinda, yeah,” Sophia piped up before Cindy could get a word in. “Last time I was back, I ran out of juice on my phone during dinner and didn’t have any cash on me, and she covered the meal for me.”
She kept her composure and tone casual, and after she finished, Sophia coolly turned to Cindy. “I really owe you one for last time. I didn’t get around to adding you on WhatsApp to pay you back. Let’s swap numbers, shall we?”
Whipping out her phone, she opened WhatsApp and went straight to add Cindy’s contact.
Cindy was totally thrown off by Sophia’s pace, puzzled at first but then totally focused on adding each other on WhatsApp. She happily nodded, “Sure thing!” and quickly pulled out her phone, flipped to her WhatsApp QR code, and turned her screen towards Sophia.
Cindy’s eyes were lit up with excitement and admiration, just like someone who’s had the surprise of bumping into a stranger and later finding out it was their boss.
Kent chuckled and chimed in, “It’s a small world, isn’t it? Fancy you two having such a twist of fate.”
As Sophia scanned Cindy’s WhatsApp, she replied with an easy smile, “You bet.”
Casually glancing at Cindy, who was buzzing with the excitement of a new connection, Sophia’s gaze then seemingly drifted unintentionally to Brandon. Their eyes met, his gaze calm yet unreadably deep.
Sophia felt her heart pound wildly, her palms sweating as she clutched her phone.
She never imagined that the girl she casually chatted with at the police station would turn out to be a colleague, giving her such a big surprise right after signing her employment contract.
Feeling a bit rattled under Brandon’s intense stare, she was saved by the arrival of guests coming to congratulate him, momentarily drawing his attention away with a “Mr. Crawley.”
smiles with Cindy, and then turned to the others. “Let’s all add each
their phones to connect. The atmosphere quickly shifted to work
had added her, Sophia pocketed her phone and stole another glance at Brandon. He was standing side-on, engaging politely with a client, his
to her.
mingling again, Sophia felt out of place. She wasn’t one for schmoozing, and the long flight and jet lag were taking their toll. She didn’t join the crowd but drifted towards the dining area, messaging Cindy. [Sorry for the trouble, but could you keep the other day’s incident under wraps? It’s a bit
her phone as it buzzed, then promptly replied with a [No worries, I get
after a moment asked, [Could you delete
in
lift off her chest, though she
totally unexpected and threw her for a loop. She didn’t really know Cindy and whether
forward, not to stir up any complications, especially not after Brandon’s unexpected kiss had caught her
the wine in her glass, deep in thought and oblivious to the curious
and with a girl-next-door vibe that was effortlessly charming and disarming, the kind that
in hand and greeted her confidently, “Hello, Director.”
snapped out of her reverie and looked up at the young man.
exuding the fresh energy of someone straight out of college. His eyes
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remembered seeing him during the WhatsApp exchange but her mind had been elsewhere, so his name didn’t stick. “Hello,” Sophia replied with a smile, not quite comfortable with the formal title. “Just call me
over the name.
formality
Read The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate Chatper 148
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In Chatper 148 of the when his eyes opened series, Sophia Yearwood visits her husband Brandon Crawley's office for the first time after two years of marriage. While waiting for him, she observes the dynamics in the office, including the presence of a girl named Hannah. Later, Sophia hands Brandon a file from his mother and casually mentions his mom's request. Despite the facade of a successful marriage, Sophia is secretly contemplating divorce due to Brandon's lack of love. They have a routine lunch together, revealing the cold and focused nature of Brandon's personality. Sophia envies the intimacy of other couples and decides to ask for a divorce that night after a passionate encounter with Brandon. Brandon surprisingly agrees calmly, and the next morning, Sophia leaves their home, leaving the signed divorce papers behind. Brandon, seemingly unaffected during a meeting, abruptly leaves, leaving his colleagues confused about his sudden change in demeanor...... Will this Chatper 148 author Novelxo.com mention any details. Follow Chatper 148 and the latest episodes of this series at Novelxo.com.
The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate Chatper 148
The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate novel Chatper 148