Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 12

Chapter 12 

“You do not mind sharing a room with me, do you?” Alexander’s playful smirk lingered as he glanced at Sofia. After their late dinner, Jenny insisted. they stay at the house, and a couple of glasses of wine were shared. 

between Alexander and Sofia. 

Sofia’s expression turned complex, but Jenny, thinking they were already married, saw no issue with them sharing a room. “Aren’t we practically married?” she quipped, strolling towards the balcony. The chilly August air greeted her, making her shiver. 

“Care for another?” Alexander held out a wine glass, and she took it 

without a second thought. “First time spending a night in a place that’s not my own,” she confessed. 

“Really?” Alexander ch Well, that calls 

for a celebration, don’t you. think?” He stood close, both of them gazing at the captivating view ahead, a subtle tension lingering between them in the cool night air. 

They clicked glasses, and Sofia downed her wine in just one big gulp. “Calm suits you…” Alexander said. 

“Pardon?” her green eyes met his calm brown ones. The realization of their close proximity surprised her. Then she was quick to remind herself that they were already married. 

“You no longer look like the nervous wreck that you were earlier, and it suits you.” 

Sofia could not help but smile. “Your aunt is amazing…” 

“Isn’t she?” 

“I would love for you to meet my mother…” Sofia said. “But she is currently not in that state.” She took in a deep breath as she turned her head away. Jenny was like a breath of fresh air. She was fun, very sassy, and- 

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smart. Sofia knew that her mother would like Jenny too. Then she started wondering what her mother would say when she met Alexander. 

she ask her how he was

cheeks hot. Sadly,

she uttered. She has yet to mention this to Alexander. “He

would not do that… yet,” Alexander said.

“Yet?” 

wait for you to turn twenty–six and have access to your inheritance. Controlling you then

shook. At the end of the day, it was still about her inheritance. Everything

boyfriend, and a stepfather who treated her like she was his own. Sofia thought she was

came crumbling down just because of some inheritance.

spark dancing in her eyes. “I expected you

helpless?” she

on her

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“Then?” 

Lockhart. Someone who liked giving her sister what she wanted. I heard about the charities you sponsored. I thought you would be

expected her to crumble.

body towards him, a smile playing on her lips. Whether it was the alcohol or the charged atmosphere, Sofia didn’t know. Finding newfound confidence, she stood close, their proximity creating undeniable tension. “I’m going

his

provocatively. The world seemed to pause for a moment. Then, with playful boldness, she tiptoed and whispered,

into the room, leaving

stood in front of Tranquil

to this facility even though they could afford international doctors to take care of her in the

longer lived in their family mansion, and Lawrence was busy taking care of the family business. At first, Sofia wanted to keep her mother in the mansion, but Lawrence assured her

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facilities and international staff. He convinced her that this would provide her mother with

was stupid and indeed a bit. soft. Alexander’s words echoed inside her head. She was soft enough to trust those people. She was not someone who would defend herself when at fault, and this one was completely her fault. It was because

now that she was here, she would do everything to save her mother. “Miss Lockhart, I am so glad that you were able to visit,” Dr. Mulach’s voice

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