Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife

Chapter 89

“| didn’t think she would actually run away crying like a child!” Karina mused. “What was she trying to do? You're not a celebrity. It's not like she can ruin your reputation or something.”

Sofia said nothing. What was Charlotte trying to do exactly? She wracked her brains but could not seem to find out anything. However, she had more pressing matters to attend to at this very moment. The shareholders’ meeting is about to start

“Why can’t | see her?” Daniel asked his mother, his expression placid. “Did she know | am currently here?”

“She does know that you are here...” Teresa responded before she took a sip of her tea. “Why don’t you give her some time to think things through? | think this... space is better for both of you.”

Daniel pursed his lips. He looked around the garden which almost felt like a heaven of tranquility. A low stone wall separated the patio from the rest of the space, creating a cozy nook. Honeysuckle vines climbed the wall, their sweet fragrance heavy in the air.

Bright splashes of color dotted the scene — roses in various hues of pink and red bloomed alongside vibrant purple lavender bushes.

Asmall fountain trickled merrily in the center, its gentle sound a soothing counterpoint to the frantic thoughts swirling in Daniel's min Sadly, these were not enough to calm his inner thoughts down. “I don’t need to stay in this place... the doctor said | am showing some progress. Did you talk to him about my release?

Teresa's gaze immediately got complicated. To be honest, she does not want her son to go out of the walls that surround this place. This was because of Alexander and Sofia. Lately, some news and even the socialite of Illinois had been talking about the fact that they were always together. Many were aware that Sofia and Daniel used to be together and that Daniel was Alexander's brother but those two simply don’t care.

“Ma, | need to marry her,” Daniel said. “You know that... right?”

Teresa pursed her lips. After a series of therapy with her and a specialist, Daniel finally revealed that the reason why he wanted to marry Sofia was

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her, and he thought she liked him too.

Daniel then started talking about Charlotte and how it was only a mistake. Charlotte was an easier woman to please. He would buy her coffee and she would smile and hug him.

Meanwhile, Sofia seemed to have always had that obsession with ruling the company. She can be cold and likes to isolate herself, especially when she is busy with a certain project. Daniel sighed, the sound lost in the gentle murmur of the fountain.

He ran a hand through his hair, the manicured lawn a stark contrast to the turmoil within him. Sure, Charlotte was easy. Easy to please, easy to spend time with, easy to forget about everything else for a while. But their connection never went deeper than that. It was like a warm summer breeze pleasant but fleeting.

Sofia, on the other hand, was a storm. Unpredictable, powerful, and utterly captivating. There were moments of sunshine, laughter, and shared dreams, but also long stretches of cold rain, where she retreated into her own world, leaving him both frustrated and strangely drawn in. At the end of the day, it was just a small mistake-nothing that couples therapy would not be able to fix.

“| know, honey. Just— just give her time.” Teresa answered after a few minutes of silence. “She is currently grieving. She’s ina dark place. She will come around.” Until now, Teresa still doesn’t know what that woman would do. Their company was in turmoil, but she was not showing signs of trying to rule the company. “This place is quite lovely. Why not stay here for a couple more months and-”

“What about my wedding?” Daniel asked. “Honey...” “If | stay here for too long, that man might probably steal my fiancée away.”

“Daniel-“Teresa doesn’t know what to say. The specialist told her that Daniel was getting better. He was getting calmer. But that might just be because of the medicine that he was taking.

“Never mind that. Let’s talk about something else....” Daniel suddenly changed the topic and started talking about the company. Currently, Daniel was on leave, yet he insisted that his secretary take his

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work inside the facility-something that the specialist did not allow. Her son was indeed a workaholic; he had been raised as one.

Sadly, it seems that his father and brother don’t appreciate the things that he did for them. Teresa gritted her teeth as Alexander’s warnings echoed inside her head. After a few hours of talking about random things, Teresa finally decided to leave and let her son rest. She walked out of the facility, exhausted.

Daniel seemed very calm throughout the conversation. There were no signs of aggression or anger. However, this was not the Daniel that she knew.

he let out a sigh and internally cursed Sofia for the umpteenth time. If the woman had only forgiven her son then this wouldn’t have happened!

“Take me home...” she ordered the moment she got inside the car. This whole thing was making her so stressed; she could now see new wrinkles on her face every single day! She leaned back and closed her eyes.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

When Teresa opened her eyes, she already arrived at the mansion. “Madam... we might have a problem.” One of the maids said the moment she walked out of the car.

“What is it this time?” Was it Zoe or that damn Alexander again?

“Miss Charlotte Lockhart insisted on seeing you. We tried to tell her no, but she threatened to-”

“To what?”

One of the maids paled. “She said she would tell the media that the Beaumont Family abandoned their... grandchild.” The maid’s words echoed inside her head like a tolling bell, “What did you just-”

“Madam please don’t be mad. We were forced to let her in because she started screaming that she was pregnant with young master Daniel's child.”

“D- Daniel’s child?” Teresa staggered. All colors drained from her already pale face. “Did she just say... it was Daniel’s child?” “Yes so-” “Did you call your master?” Teresa asked.

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“No. We tried to call you but your phone was-”

“Good. Gather everyone who heard her say those words and wait for me in your quarters. Do you understand?” Teresa asked. “Yes, Madam.”

“Now... take me to that woman,” Teresa said.

Not long after, she finally saw the shameless woman in the garden enjoying her tea. “Miss Teresa...” Charlotte got up and smiled. “I know you probably do not know me but I—

“| know who you are...” Teresa interrupted her. “Please take a seat.”

“Miss Teresa, the maids must have already told you about the incident earlier. However, | can assure you it was just a misunderstanding. They didn’t scream at me and try to drag me away from the mansion. | just— | saw the security and | panicked so | started crying. | believe it was my pregnancy. However, please don't fire them... those people did not mean to startle me or your grandchild.”

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