Sophia’s face was lined with tears as she gazed sadly and lovingly at Javier.”I thought I’d never see


    you again. I’ve suffered so much, Javier. I was so scared… 11


    Javier did not feel an ounce of pity for her right now. He had undergone too much these past few days


    to spend energy making her feel better.


    Just then, the news channel came on the television. It was news of KS Group’s CEO, Jonah Taylor,


    signing the Verdane Valley project joint venture with Onder Hodgson and hispany. The two


    exchanged contracts, then shook hands as the reporters frantically took pictures of this historical


    moment.


    Jasper stared at the screen, hand slowly tightening around his ss. Javier’s face was darkening at


    the same time.


    Their milk was spilled, and it was all because of Alyssa Taylor!


    Sophia’s heart skipped a beat, and then she quickly grabbed Javier’s arm.”Ms. Alyssa is too cruel to


    us! How have we offended her? She not only stole ourpany’s project, but she even tried to send


    me to jail!


    “How can someone be so vindictive?When have we ever mistreated her during her three years in our


    family? Even I treated her with utmost courtesy!”


    Jasper did not like what Sophia was insinuating one bit.”By that, you mean making her cook every meal


    for you?”


    Sophia gritted her teeth. “None of us made her do it. Alyss a did that of her own volition!”


    “Sophia,” Javier finally spoke up.”There’s something I need to tell you.”


    Sophia turned to her husband as he


    continued,”I’ve instructed everyone on the board. From now on, Jasper is the Vice President of the


    board of directors.”


    “What? Javier, what are you saying? Why…” Sophia paled instantly.


    But Javier stayed silent.


    Jasper narrowed his eyes, knowing his father wouldn’t continue, given his affection for her. He felt


    differently, however.


    “You know exactly why, Sophia.Appointing someone in upper management who’s under suspicion for


    offenses like criminal br each of trust, bribery, and abuse of power as the Vice President would only


    tarnish our reputation in the corporate world.”


    “I was framed. Alyssa Taylor framed me!She used my cousin’s crimes against me!”Sophia cried,


    standing up from her seat. She was quivering with anger by now.


    She continued, “Henry was the one


    behind those heinous deeds. He’s already taken responsibility for them, so my name is clear now! Why


    can’t I be VP?”


    Jasper sneered, ignoring her entirely as he left the lounge.


    “Bastard, bastard, you fucking bastard!”Sophia yelled furiously in her mind.


    She turned and held Javier’s arm. Crying, she said, “I’m innocent, Javier!I was framed! You promised


    me that position. You promised me … How could you go back on your word?”


    “I may be the president of thepany’sboard, but that doesn’t mean I can single-handedly decide


    everything. Thepany is listed, and we have shareholders and other members of the board who


    have a say in this.


    “How could you expect me to appoint youas VP?” Javier took a deep breath, then removed his arm


    from Sophia’s grip.”Besides … Are you really as innocent as


    you say?”


    “You… You don’t believe me? Javier, I’myour wife!We’ve been married for 25 years. You know me!


    How could you believe in those vile rumors?”Sophia cried, using a tearful tone to hide the fear that was


    slowly swallowing her whole.


    Javier frowned, staring at her solemnly for several second s before leaving the room.


    Sophia was left gaping in shock, her entire being rigid as if struck by lightning.


    That look from Javier meant that it was all over for her. Her golden goose had fled its cage.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.