Her Husband's Secret Affair novel Chapter 26

Sophie stirred awake, the morning light seeping through the curtains. She blinked and rubbed her eyes. She sat up in bed and stretched.

After a quick shower and some light makeup, Sophie slipped into a casual yet classy outfit.

As she pulled on her shoes, an idea started forming in her mind. She needed to talk to Alex. Not later, not over dinner—now.

Downstairs, she went to Alex’s room but it was empty and she figured he had gone to work already.

She saw a maid approaching and asked. “Do you know if Alex had gone to work?”

“Yes, Miss. Sophie. I left a while ago,” the maid answered with a polite smile.

Sophie nodded. “Do you know where Mr. Alex’s office is located?”

The maid smiled again. “Of course, ma’am. I’ll get the address for you.”

She wrote down the address for Sophie who took it instantly, rushed back to her room to grab her car keys before walking out again.

Minutes later, Sophie was behind the wheel, her GPS guiding her through the city.

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The building loomed tall and impressive, its reflective glass windows catching the sunlight.

Sophie parked her car and stepped inside, heels clicking against the marble floor. The air smelled of fresh coffee and ambition.

Approaching the receptionist, she offered a warm smile. “Hi, I’m here to see Mr. Alex.”

The receptionist, a young woman with sleek hair and sharp eyes, looked her up and down before responding. “Do you have an appointment?”