Chapter 1
Sophia Yearwood made her way to Brandon Crawley’s office, guided by his secretary.
Two years into their marriage, this was her first time stepping foot in his company.
“Mr. Crawley is still in a meeting. Please take a seat for a moment.”
The secretary offered a warm cup of coffee with a thoughtful explanation.
“Thanks.” Sophia took the coffee politely and settled herself on the sofa, scanning the spick-and-span reception room with its minimalist gray and white decor-totally Brandon’s style
The secretary sneakily sized up Sophia too. She looked young, her wavy hair cascading over her shoulders, and bangs naturally framing her face, giving off a fresh and soft vibe. She wasn’t much of a talker.
The secretary was still reeling from the fact that the lady in front of her was Brandon’s wife.
More shocking was the idea that Brandon, who always kept his cool and stayed away from the ladies, was actually hitched.
She couldn’t picture Brandon being all lovey-dovey with a woman.
The noisy chatter from outside snapped her out of her thoughts.
The meeting might be over, the secretary said quickly, “Sit tight, I’ll go check.”
Sophia instinctively glanced towards the door.
A tall person appeared, his head slightly tilted, deep in conversation with someone next to him. The sharp profile cut through the light and shadow, his expression serious and intense.
The person next to him…
Sophia froze when she caught sight of the girl’s beaming smile and stood up without thinking.
Brandon looked up and saw her standing in front of the sofa, hesitating for a moment before frowning.
“What are you doing here?”
The girl discussing plans with him looked up at the sound of his voice and was visibly taken aback to see Sophia.
Sophia flashed a polite smile at her before turning to Brandon and handing him the file she was holding. “Your,” she started to say “Your mom,” but switched to “Mom asked me to bring this over to you.”
Brandon’s mom wasn’t thrilled about her lazing around the house, and since Sophia didn’t fancy hanging around his mom either, she took the chance to drop it off.
Brandon took the file. “Have you eaten?”
Sophia shook her head “Not yet.”
Brandon closed the file and turned to his entourage. “We’ll continue the meeting this afternoon. Everyone go have lunch.”
The girl by his side seemed to want to say something but bit her tongue, nodded obediently, and then led the curious crowd away, all of them sneaking glances at Sophia.
Brandon took Sophia down to the company’s cafeteria for lunch.
While waiting for their food, Brandon was still glued to his laptop, fingers flying over the keyboard, his usual cold focus on display.
Sophia propped her cheek with one hand, quietly watching him.
He was good looking, with sharp features and a stern brow, his noble nose casting a shadow as he looked down, radiating a cool authority.
He always looked this unflappable and aloof, even in their most intimate moments.
She had secretly crushed on him for eight years, from sixteen to twenty-four, but now, she didn’t want him anymore.
in her bag resting on her
palm rested on the
hadn’t done anything wrong. He
love, so maybe not loving her wasn’t
are you looking at?” His deep
her
still busy
watching Brandon work was a
up when he didn’t get a response, his gaze landing on her
Sophia smiled. “Nothing.”
“When did Hannah start working at
been standing next to him. Sophia had shared a class with them for a year. She was a transfer student, while Brandon and Hannah had been classmates since their first year of high school, both the class’s heartthrobs and top students, always the go-to for school events. Rumors had swirled about
to university-but when she arrived, Brandon and Hannah were the center of attention, and she was the new kid.
start of the year, Brandon’s attention had already returned to his computer, “I don’t really remember. She got
and
quickly and what followed was a quiet,
their peace, it wasn’t a
a couple at
a pang
something she and
only had eyes
life was like a well-wound clock, precise
his schedule down to a science,
a man wasn’t cut out for
Neither was she.
on your mind?” Brandon looked up, noticing her
pursed her lips slightly, meeting his eyes with a smile and a nod, “Yeah,
drew Brandon’s attention back to his
with your work.
“Alright.”
hour later when Brandon
plans later he asked as he
Chapter 1
he was
the bookstore, not heading back
take you there. Don’t
was Brandon’s assistant, someone Sophia had
She nodded. “Okay.”
like their two years of
head home from
mom, his mother-in-law Patricia Crawley, was still at home, fussing over the cat. When she saw Sophia walk in, she teased the cat with a chuckle. Look at you, totally pampered with food, litter, the whole nine yards. Can’t make a dime, but you are so extravagant! Neither being considerate
pleasant to the ear, with
before heading back to her room. And sure enough, a symphony of clattering and Patricia’s unguarded ranting
picture Patricia’s sourpuss face, which made her miss the freedom she had before getting hitched even more Back then, she only had to fend for herself, with no expectations from anyone, no
well aware that Patricia had never
get why. After all, she and Brandon
just a twist of fate that they
married him, she had no clue about his illustrious status. She thought he was just like her, a regular Joe grinding away
never would have agreed to marry Brandon. It
future, which made putting up with Patricia’s two-faced
mind for her future, she couldn’t care less about Patricia’s
the end, Patricia stormed out of the house in
and just ordered some takeout
company
had grown accustomed
Brandon finally got home, while Sophia was
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In Chapter 1 of the when his eyes opened series, Sophia Yearwood visits her husband Brandon Crawley's office for the first time after two years of marriage. While waiting for him, she observes the dynamics in the office, including the presence of a girl named Hannah. Later, Sophia hands Brandon a file from his mother and casually mentions his mom's request. Despite the facade of a successful marriage, Sophia is secretly contemplating divorce due to Brandon's lack of love. They have a routine lunch together, revealing the cold and focused nature of Brandon's personality. Sophia envies the intimacy of other couples and decides to ask for a divorce that night after a passionate encounter with Brandon. Brandon surprisingly agrees calmly, and the next morning, Sophia leaves their home, leaving the signed divorce papers behind. Brandon, seemingly unaffected during a meeting, abruptly leaves, leaving his colleagues confused about his sudden change in demeanor...... Will this Chapter 1 author Novelxo.com mention any details. Follow Chapter 1 and the latest episodes of this series at Novelxo.com.
The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate Chapter 1
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