Chapter 44
Chapter 44
Delusions would always be just that–delusions, never to be a reality in a lifetime. All she could do
was shatter the beautifully sketched bubbles of fantasy amidst pain and despair and endure the
bitterness of unrequited love alone.
Jason’s hand, poised to sign a contract, hesitated ever so slightly. He cast a cold nce toward
Sophia standing at the door, his eyes cold and inscrutable. “Repear that, he demanded.
Sophia’s smile held a trace of tenderness, yet her eyes were fraught with pain as she stared at his
well–defined features. If only he had a sliver of affection for me, it wouldn’t be such a lonely struggle
in the dark. To share pain is its own form of contentment, she thought.
“I’ll be thepany for the drink, but I ask for two things in return,” Sophia stated.
Jason dropped his pen, shifted in his seat, and leaned back, eyeing her with a detached chill. For
some reason, he had recently seen a heartbreaking vulnerability in Sophin, an excessive frailness
under her ghastly pale face, void of vitality. The sensation was inexplicable–it was as though her
very soul was fading away
This realization unsettled him, and even his decision from the previous night turned into mere lip
service. He had resolved then to have her create value for thepany, but upon seeing her
pitiable state, he’d relented.
Sending Eric to her was a mere formality, a way for him to maintain his pride. Yet, Sophia had
disappointed him bying up with such a proposition herself.
“What conditions?” asked Jason, his tone icy
Sophia lowered her gaze from his indifferent face and carefully said. “First, pay off all my brother’s
gambling debts. Second, sign the divorce papers.”
The first condition didn’t rile him, but the second unleashed a fury within. “Divorce again! She wants
to free herself to climb higher, even if it means selling herself. Very well! It seems my kindness has
made her too audacious, he cursed internally.
“Are you begging me? To beg, one must adopt the right manner. After all, 16 million dors in debt
is no small matter, and divorce papers aren’t easily obtained,” said Jason.
Sophia clenched her fists, her lips curled into a bitter smile. What does he want? For me to kneel
before him for the opportunity to sleep with another man? He really knows how to humiliate me‘ she
thought bitterly.
“Yes, I’m begging you. I’m begging for a chance to create value for you, to pay off what I owe you,
and then I beg you to let me go,” said Sophia.
Jason abruptly stood up. Very recently. Eric had reported her defiant attitude and her absolute
refusal toply. Yet now, the mere 16 million dors and divorce papers had her bowing her
head, willing to demean herself.
pressure, venting his anger. “What chance to
Jason cursed her inwardly, strode over to her, grasped her chin with a sudden grip, and increased
the p create value? Say it clearly.”
Sophia slowly grasped his wrist, a self–deprecatingugh in her voice. “I’m asking you for a chance
to apany your client.” She surrendered thest shred of her dignity.
Jason nodded repeatedly and then abruptly let go of her. “As you wish. I can fulfill the first
condition, but the second is our of the question.” With that, he walked
away.
Sophia’s back mmed against the wall, aer old wounds throbbing with pain, her legs trembling
violently as she slid down to the floor, utterly drained. She hadn’t anticipated that even now, Jason
refused a divorce.
She thought she must look despicable and twisted now, for her world had copsed.
Jason, do you realize what being in George’s hands would mean? I put that pervert behind bars. He
specifically asked for me because he wanted to avenge, and that’s all she said inwardly.
“You
want to apany the client, huh? Then don’t just stand there. Go to your room and get yourself
together. Don’t look so sullen. It’s off- putting” Jason’s cold voice traveled from outside the room.
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Sophia slowly closed her eyes. “Okay, I’ll go.”
11:64 AM
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