Chapter 45


    Chapter 45


    As the evening set in, at the rk Group’s CEO’s office, the assistant Collin entered the room,


    silently in front of the floor–to–ceiling windows.


    his attention immediately drawn to the man standing


    “Mr. rk, I’ve looked into it Jason indeed arranged to meet with George tonight, and he also had


    his wife apany them for drinks,” said Collin.


    Oliver’s back stiffened when he heard the news, his brows furrowing. Could Jason truly be so


    heartless as to send his wife into thepany of another man? he pondered. Was my judgment


    about him wrong?”


    Before he could voice his thoughts, the office door swung open once more, and Luna stormed in.


    “Collin, what did you just say? Who did Jason have Sophia apany? George!”


    Collin, with his head slightly bowed, stayed silent.


    Frantic. Luna approached Oliver, asking with sobs in her voice, “Mr. rk, is that jerk really


    nning to let Sophia apany George from the Watson Group“”


    Oliver had known about this a few days earlier, which was why he had staged the scene at his vi


    in the western suburbs, leading Jason to believe that Sophia was unfaithful. If Jason was truly


    indifferent to Sophia, he would certainly do George’s bidding and send her away. But if there were


    affection, he wouldn’tply. Now, Jason’s actions confirmed Sophia was not his weakness, and


    he could abandon her at any time.


    “Yes, Jason invited George to dine at Lust, and he’s sending his wife along” Oliver said.


    “What a jerk,” Luna cursed sharply. Then she pleaded through her tears, “Mr. rk, please save


    Sophia. George will kill her.


    Oliver detected something unusual in her words, his gaze narrowing as he asked, “Does George


    have a grudge against Sophia!”


    Taking a deep breath, Luna choked back tears and said, “Five years ago, while Sophia was abroad


    recovering from an injury, George took an interest in her. Using his status as a wealthy heir, he tried


    to force her into submission. Sophia seemed to be at a disadvantage, but somehow, she managed


    to get George imprisoned for a few months. After Sophia’s recovery and return home, I thought that


    was all behind us, but George followed Sophia. back and even persuaded Jason to deliver her to


    him.”


    Oliver’s eyes shed coldly toward Collin. “I told you to check George’s background, How did you


    miss this?”


    Collin shrank back, his voice trembling as he tried to exin. This is part of his criminal record, and


    his family surely tried to erase it. I failed to…


    Before Collin could finish Oliver was already striding out the door.


    Seeing this, Luna hurried after him, vowing, “Mr. rk, if you save Sophia, I’ll find a way to


    persuade her to work with you against Jason”


    At Lust, Jason entered the private room


    Sophia by his side. George had already arrived.


    George, with his mixed heritage, had well–defined and captivating features that enthralled many.


    However, the smirk on his lips cast a shadow over his demeanor, making him appear somewhat


    sinister.


    Sophia shivered as she met his smile. Years had passed, but the dread returned. The malice in his


    blue eyes was unmistakable.


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    Before all of this, she’d never have imagined that one day, her own husband would serve her up to


    an old enemy. Years ago, she had been gravely injured while saving Jason. During her the sent


    abroad, she encountered George andnded him in prison. And now, for the sake of so–called


    cooperation, Jason had pushed her cut ing her exposed under George’s vile scrutiny.


    It seemed everything was somehow predestined. She had given her all for Jason, and in return, he


    had cast her into a boundless hell. This was her curse—an inescapable fate.


    Jason Felt George’s intense gaze toward Sophia, and his eyes darkened. ‘Apparently, they do know


    each other from before. As for how well they knew each other, who can say! After all, a hymen can


    be restored, and bleeding on a wedding night doesn’t prove virginity, he thought


    “Sophia, we meet again. George’s mocking tone pulled Jason out of his conflicted thoughts. He


    nced sideways at Sophia, his eyes shing with finality


    “Since you seem to know each other, you’ll be entertaining George on my behalf tonight,” He


    heavily emphasized “tonight” and “entertaining.” implying more than just casualpanionship. He


    even pushed Sophia slightly toward George, the message clear without words.