Javier’s gaze wavered. He sternly rebuffed, “What nonsense is that? What do I have to do with Winston
Taylor’s woman?”
“You were a shareholder of TS Network before we even met. Back then, L’s fame was on the rise,
and rumors were flying that you were her sugar daddy. Reporters took photos of you and L meeting
in private.
“Are you sure 1
sure there was nothing between the two of you?” Sophia couldn’t help but mention the past at the
thought of L. She was green in envy.
She had chosen to date Javier not only because he was the heir of Beckett Group but also because
rumors had it that he was L’s man.
That was why she feltpelled to take everything in L’s possession. And if she couldn’t, she was
willing to destroy it all.
Growing increasingly enraged, Javier asserted, ‘There’s absolutely nothing between me and L.”
Sophia was stung by the intense look in his eyes and cowered.
He added, “If there had been something between us, do you think I’d have ended it with her and
married you instead? Besides, I’m not the kind of man who keeps mistresses.”
Sophia felt like the air was being sucked out of the room. As innocent as they might have been,
Javier’s
words made her feel like she was i
recement, a second choice.
“So, you liked her, didn’t you? And you still have feelings for her!” Sophia’s voice trembled with anger
as she tugged at Javier’s arm, her eyes filling with tears.
Sheined, “Javier, she’s just a bitch! She slept with management and ruined her career by taking
drugs. A man would only risk his reputation by getting associated with her. She’s not worthy of anything
other than being Winston Taylor’s third wife.”
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Oddly, Javier was troubled by Sophia’s remarks. He had met Sophia through L over two decades
ago, back when L surpassed Sophia in terms of fame, beauty, and acting talent.
In his memory, L wasn’t as indecent as Sophia made her out to be. Even when L failed the drug
test and left the industry with her reputation in tatters, he remained steadfast in his bellef that she had
been framed. Not once did he look down upon her.
With a stem expression, he began, “I know L’s character. Besides, Winston wouldn’t have married
her if she was as indecent as you mentioned.
“During those years, I sympathized with L, who did not fight back at all despite being bullied and
ostracized by her colleagues from the samework.
“As a shareholder, I was technically TS Network’s boss. It was only natural for me to want to look after
a
potential star within ourwork.
“I don’t understand the point of digging up gossip from two decades ago. I married you b
because I thought you were understanding and gracious. If you keep stirring trouble, youll only make
me question my
decision to marry you.”
Sophia’s eyes widened, and a knot formed in her stomach, Javier’s words felt like a brutal blow to her
heart.
Shemented, “Javier, how could you see me in that light? I remained by your side even when I faced
humiliation-I was pregnant with your child before we were married.”
Javier finally relented at the sight of Sophia weeping sorrowfully. He sighed and patted her trembling
back. “Stop crying. I admit I was quite harsh just now. Don’t take it personally, okay?”
Sophia would not have been easily coaxed in the past. But now, she learned the importance of
moderation. 1
She cooled down and hugged him. “Javier, don’t be angry at me. I was angry because I loved you and
cared for you too much. I worried that you might dump me someday.”
Then, she kissed him, her lips damp with her tears. Exhausted, Javier sumbed to his desire as he
savored the sexy time with his wife that he had missed.
Tugging on his tie, Sophia shrugged off her nightrobe. They stumbled their way to the bed while
passionately making out.
Meanwhile, Alyssa was back at her vi in Sna City.