Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

The Nail in the Coffin

Sofia sank into her personally customized white ornate chair, her attention fixed on the wisps of steam dancing above the coffee resting on the table before her.

Despite her role as the creative director of a fashion company, Sofia’s office radiated simplicity that bordered on plainness. The color scheme was stark—black and white, meticulously organized to maintain a sense of order. It was intentional, reflecting her desire for clarity and focus in her workspace.

However, she was far from her usually focused self at the moment. Her brows furrowed as she pondered the proposition from Mr. Beaumont. It had been two days since she saw him— two days since she saw the betrayal.

She closed her eyes, exhaustion was gnawing on her soul. In the past two days, she had mostly spent her time crying and being miserable. When is the pain going to ease?

A knock on her door interrupted her thoughts. She lifted her gaze and met her secretary, Miss Amores, with a smiling face. “Is there something?” Sofia asked.

“Mr. Lawrence Lockhart is here with the COO Mr. Oh.”

The mention of her stepfather’s name made her gaze tremble. She was quickly reminded of what Alexander told her. For a moment, she wondered what she would do when she saw Lawrence again. “Let them in,” she cleared her throat.

This would be the first time she would see her stepfather since that conversation with Alexander. She got up, forcing a smile on her face. She cannot falter now.

“Sofia,” a middle-aged man greeted her the moment he walked in. This man was none other than the man whom Sofia had been calling father. Lawrence Miles— Lockhart.

“Father,” Sofia greeted back. “I thought you were with Mr. Oh?”

“He is currently in Mrs. Phelps’s office.”

Sofia’s eyebrow lifted. Mrs. Phelps was their Production manager. “I hope there is no problem?” Sofia asked while helping the man out of his coat.

“Of course not… Mr. Oh is currently checking all the production in our subsidiaries for the annual meeting. I apologize for not telling you in advance.”

“No problem,” Sofia said, though she suspected this was intentional, especially after her conversation with Alexander.

“Coffee?”

couch inside Sofia’s office. He eyed the large painting in front of the couch and smiled. “I am glad

Lawrence personally made for Sofia, a gift during her

some coffee for them. Sofia’s earlier coffee had gotten cold,

Lawrence said. “You know me

side of the large

is going well. Everything has been prepared. However… I am not here

gaze lingered on her stepfather’s face. Lawrence Miles wasn’t exceptionally good-looking, but there was a simple charm in his light gray eyes. Overall, his features looked calming and trustworthy. His voice was always calm and soft. Now, a part of her wonder if there

me to marry someone…” Sofia chortled while dramatically rolling

mother and I are old enough. Don’t you think it is time

even older than me. If anything, she should be the one getting

had high ambitions in Hollywood. I have encouraged her to at least find someone but…” he sighed. “All of

to marry for the

only smiled in response, using the disguise

mother, Eunice Lockhart, had been

not take Daniel too long to propose. When the time comes… you should accept it. Settle down and give us grandchildren. In this way, I could leave

react. In the past, she would have comforted him immediately, telling him that he was only in his fifties, young and able. However, after everything, she couldn’t seem to come up with a way to deal with

you not to overwork yourself,” Sofia said. “Let the others do their work or you can simply wait for my next birthday. Once I have the voting rights and the right to work in the main office, I will be there to lessen your

of an unknown emotion flashed in Lawrence’s eyes. It vanished before Sofia could recognize

just finished with his business.” Her stepfather got up. She immediately got up and once again helped him

hospital,” Lawrence said, his tone solemn. “The doctors said there have

out a sigh. “I will visit Mom today.” Seeing her mood turn sour, Lawrence smiled then he gave her a hug before leaving

voice recorder on the lapel of Lawrence’s coat. It was something that Alexander generously provided to help her make up her mind—something

would be quite useful and it seems

capability to charge itself. Apparently, Beaumont Empire was

started listening to Lawrence’s conversation with Mr. Oh as the two descended in the