Mask of the Lustful Wife (Sofia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 1

"Sofia Schneider, you haven't been home for how many days!"

Sofia had just finished a grueling 20-hour surgery and was utterly exhausted when she returned to her office.

There, she found her grandfather, Benson Schneider, sitting on the sofa. The moment he opened his mouth, his uncontrollable anger erupted at her.

Sofia glanced at Benson, understanding immediately. It was about the ongoing family discussions lately. She had thought this matter wouldn't involve her.

Benson said, "You know, the Hart family's child is now of marrying age. The head of the Hart family has chosen our child from among many wealthy heiresses. But your two sisters are already committed, and your younger sister is still too young. So, I think you're the best choice to marry into the Hart family."

Sofia's face didn't change at his words, but she felt it was ironic inside.

The Hart family was incredibly powerful and a top-tier wealthy family.

Though they ranked only third on the public wealth list, elite families knew they were discreet. If their true wealth were exposed, they might easily be the richest in the world.

The Schneider family, although also on the wealth list, was only at the bottom.

For a top-tier family like the Harts to want to marry a daughter from the Schneider family, naturally, the Schneiders would prefer it to be one of their truly cherished girls.

However, the third child of the Hart family had been paralyzed in a high-level accident six months ago, and Sofia had performed the surgery with her mentor.

Sofia stayed silent for a while, clearly testing Benson's patience, there was no doubt that anger was rising in his heart.

In the past, he would have shouted loudly. Today, however, he endured.

Just as he was about to speak again, Sofia finally reacted, raising her eyes to Benson and asking, "Can I refuse?"

Benson snorted coldly, "Refuse? The family has raised you for so long; it's time you did something for the family."

Naturally, he decided on her marriage, and she had no choice but to agree.

Benson looked at Sofia's indifferent face, commanding more firmly, "It's decided then. I will reply to the Hart family and set your marriage. After you marry into the Hart family, don't forget, you are a daughter of the Schneider family. "

"So?"

"You must always consider the Schneider family in everything you do. Remember your parents, your uncle and aunt, and your siblings. You must always help them."

Sofia couldn't help but sneer inwardly. She had been brought back to the Schneider family at the age of seven but had never truly been part of the family.

Moreover, she hadn't even married into the Hart family yet, and Benson was already thinking about future benefits.

All Sofia wanted now was to get rid of her profit-driven grandfather as quickly as possible. She nodded and said, "I understand."

After all, whether to do it or not would be her decision.

Seeing nothing unusual in Sofia's mind, Benson gave a few more instructions before leaving.

The office finally quieted down. Sofia rubbed her forehead.

After a moment's hesitation, Sofia took off her white coat and left the office.

As soon as she stepped out of the hospital, she was trying to hail a cab when a black car slowly stopped in front of her.

Then, a figure in black got out of the car and respectfully said to her, "Miss Schneider, our master would like to invite you as a guest."

Sofia didn't ask who the master was, and the hospital entrance was not a place for conversation as well. She nodded slightly and got into the back seat.

The car slowly drove towards Hart's old residence. The grand buildings in sight made Sofia admire them, despite her lack of interest.