The fifth picture was taken from the side. On Colin's back, Leila looked quite happy.
All the female workers around Sophia were squealing in excitement. But her mind had gone blank and she couldn't pay attention to what they were saying.
She couldn't tear her eyes away from the pictures of Colin carrying Leila on his back.
If she had any doubts about the identity of Colin's true love, she was certain of it now.
It couldn't be anyone but Leila.
Drawing the conclusion that the woman Colin loved was the famous star Leila, Sophia's eyes became wet. As she lowered her head and filled her mouth with noodles, tears dropped into the bowl.
Why was she crying? Colin had meant to take her with him. She was the one who refused Colin's invitation.
But she still felt sad because Colin hadn't mentioned that Leila would be there as well.
She thought that Colin was going with his male friends. Had she known that the big star who coveted her husband would also be there, She would have gone with Colin even if it would cost her a month's salary.
Sophia wiped her tears with a tissue and tried to calm down.
By the afternoon, every employee in the SL Group in Z Country was talking about Colin and Leila's marriage.
They called them the golden couple because of their charming appearance and privileged backgrounds.
At the private consultant's office, Sophia was staring blankly at the picture. What should she do? Should she leave their marriage and step aside for Colin and Leila?
Her phone rang as mulled over it. It was an unknown number.
Only a few people had her phone number. Sophia wondered who was calling her.
She answered the phone, "Hello?"
"Sophia, it's me." It was Hugh.
Sophia smiled. "Hugh, how did you get my phone number?"
Last time they met, Colin was there. They didn't get a chance to exchange numbers.
"My assistant helped me. Sophia, did you see the report?" Hugh was scrolling through the news on his tablet.
Sophia thought for a moment and she answered truthfully, "Yes."
"Sophia, I'm with them. It wasn't like that. Leila sprained her ankle, and we were halfway up the mountain, so Colin carried her the rest of the way."
Sophia didn't feel any better after hearing Hugh's explanation because Colin wasn't the one who called to explain.
"I know. It's alright. You guys have fun!"
Hugh knew she was just pretending to be fine. Hugh would be happy if Sophia really didn't care, because it would mean that she didn't love Colin.
But her tone revealed her feelings for Colin. She had really fallen in love with him.
Hugh consoled her. "We will. Sophia, don't cry. We'll be back in two days."
Hugh told her not to cry because he heard steps behind him.
He made it seem like Sophia was crying. But he knew she must have cried.
Sophia was surprised. How did Hugh know that she had cried? "I see. Have a good time! Goodbye, Hugh."
"Bye, Sophia."
Hanging up the phone, Hugh looked back and saw Colin standing behind him. He was right.
"Whether you love Sophia or not, you married her. You should know that a report like this would hurt her!" Hugh berated Colin coldly and left him alone in the room.
Colin looked out at the scenery deep in thought. After a while, he took out his phone and called Sophia.
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