After a night of fighting and fooling around, they tossed and turned until the wee hours. Getting up in the morning seemed impossible. The alarm clock had beeped persistently several times.Sophia, still half-asleep, reached out to turn off the alarm. But she looked down to see that Elliot’s arm was restraining her own around her waist. She remembered pushing him to the other side of the bed last night. 'How did he end up here again?'The pillow that had divided them had also disappeared from the bed. Elliot was using her pillow.So they had shared a bed and a pillow last night.She wanted to strangle this untrustworthy man, but she was also afraid of the awkwardness that might ensue when they faced each other.She decided to remove his arm from around her, turn off the alarm, and get out of bed.She did not see the faint smile on Elliot’s lips, even as his eyes remained closed.The arm she had thrown off found its way back to the pillow she had used, and he sniffed it deeply,
After taking their seats, Jeffrey started, "I had to come here in person. This matter originated from me, and I felt the need to explain it to you face to face."Jocelyn smiled wryly. "What's there to explain? Our families have had a long-standing friendship, so you can tell us anything."Jeffrey sighed. "Don't blame Elliot. In fact, he’s been honoring the engagement with Christine. It's just that in fear of my own impending mortality, I took matters into my own hands.“You’ve heard about me undergoing several surgeries during my recent hospitalization, right?”“With Elliot's parents gone, he was the only one I could trust. So, I arranged a marriage for him behind his back. Now that the young couple is together, we can't let Elliot and Christine's engagement stand. We owe you an explanation."Jocelyn sighed deeply. "I heard about this from Chase last night. Christine has been missing for so many years, and we can't expect you to honor the engagement forever. It's good as long as E
Deep down, Elliot felt uneasy. In truth, he was somewhat selfish. For the sake of his feelings, he had rejected a marriage that he had upheld for twenty years.In reality, he didn't have much emotional attachment to that little girl in his mind. What he had maintained was merely a sentiment between two families.However, this was a wound for the Morgans. In their eyes, Elliot’s decision to break off the engagement meant he didn't want to share their joys and sorrows anymore. They could wait, but he couldn't, and it felt like a betrayal."I'm sorry," Elliot apologized.Jocelyn wiped away her tears and looked at him, saying, "There's nothing to be sorry about. I discussed this engagement with your grandfather long ago. You’re allowed to break it when you find yourself a suitable partner.“You've waited for Christine for so many years and done your best. I just get emotional whenever my daughter is mentioned. Okay, let's forget about the marriage between you and Christine. Even if sh
Charles positioned himself in front of Sophia. Despite her taking his aunt’s place, he didn't harbor any resentment toward her. This was more like helping his uncle, he reasoned.He stared at the group of men solemnly. "You lot are blind to the truth. Before laying a hand on her, shouldn't you find out who she is?"The bikers paid no heed to his warning. They inched toward Charles with baseball bats in hand. The onlookers held their breath as if anticipating Sophia's imminent fate, afraid even to exhale.Isabel trembled as she anxiously stared at the men approaching.The bikers stopped about a meter away from Sophia. Just as she wondered what was about to happen, they all executed a perfect ninety-degree bow.In unison, they shouted, "Soph!"The sound was so loud that it startled her to the point of almost stumbling.'What in the world?’ Isabel looked at Sophia in confusion. Why were these fierce-looking men calling her "Soph?”Charles, ready to brawl with them, froze in place.
Elliot responded vaguely, "Mmm." He glanced at Sophia, who showed no signs of jealousy on her face, just a hint of awkwardness and uncertainty. "Come here, Sophy," he called out to her.Sophia walked over, eyeing the woman.Elliot took her hand and introduced, "This is Vanessa, my childhood friend's sister. Vanessa’s like a little sister to me."Sophia looked at Vanessa’s hostile expression and found the whole thing amusing. 'A little sister? Really?’She chuckled. "Hi, Vanessa."Vanessa forced out a smile. "Hey." She then turned to Elliot. "Didn't you break off the engagement with the Morgans today?"Sophia was surprised. 'He broke it off? How did he manage that?'Elliot replied, "Yes, I did."Vanessa, unwilling to accept it, asked again, "And you got married today?"Elliot answered impatiently, "Sophy and I got married a long time ago."Vanessa felt her heart shattering into pieces. She had liked Elliot since she was very young, but he insisted on adhering to his engage
Ethel knew that being seen meant she had to explain herself. Without fanfare, she followed them into the bedroom and recounted the night’s events."I've always known that Brandon isn’t an honest person, but for the sake of our child, I endured it. Today, he asked for a divorce, and I couldn't control my temper, and we argued.“I told him that everything he bought for that woman was with my money. If it weren't for me, he’d be nothing. In a fit of anger, he hit me. He claimed the success of the company was all thanks to him.“You don't know how infuriating he can be. He said I've already taken back the startup capital for the company, but if I hadn’t paved the way, he’d never have what he has today.“Our argument escalated, and he left in his car. I was worried he’d go to that woman, so I followed him and ended up here."Elliot was furious, hating Brandon for his lack of integrity. "Why did you follow him? Why didn't you just let that scum go?"Sophia pulled Elliot back, wondering
Ethel was determined. "I've made up my mind. I want a divorce.""You don't want that man anymore?" Sophia asked.Hatred filled Ethel's eyes. "No, I don't want him. Even if I force myself to stay with him, he won't be a good role model for the child. You're right. We're all new to this life. There's no need for me to compromise."Elliot raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised. None of what he said seemed to have registered with his older sister. But this cheeky girl's words had become her mantra. Sophia suggested, "Alright, go take some pictures of your injuries and get an assessment. If your husband brings up divorce again, tell him fine, but he leaves with nothing. Otherwise, the deal is off. Get yourself a few bodyguards so he won’t lay a hand on you again."Ethel obediently nodded. Sophia was much younger, but there was an undeniable force about her.…After lunch, Sophia went to school.Around noon, she decided to investigate who this Brandon really was.Normally, men w
Sophia's lips curved with a faint smile. "Is it right for you to blame someone else for what you’ve done?"As she spoke, she looked around casually.There were three people in the room: two men and a woman. Naturally, she knew the man sitting at the door, Simon.The other man inside was probably around forty years old and of average height, with a beer belly. He cleaned up well, but the signs of aging were still apparent.'This man must be Brandon.'What surprised her was that there was only one woman in the room, Amber. She must be the one who went by the online alias Buns Bunny.‘Looks like she’s made something of herself.’In just two years, she had become an internet celebrity with thirty million followers, and had even signed with the official TikTok company. But now, she wanted to terminate the contract. Presumably, she wanted to sign a new contract with Sanford Entertainment.'So this is the woman Brandon is divorcing Ethel for? But why can’t he can't afford to pay