Her Divorce, His Downfall (Sophia and Damian) novel Chapter 101

Chapter 101

Memories of his time with Sophia suddenly flooded back.

Because she was always at odds with Isabelle, he had often found himself irritated, carrying lingering sense of frustration toward her.

Deep down, Damian had wanted to care for Sophia, yet his words always came out wrong.

They would unintentionally wound Sophia’s heart time and again.

Damian had been too blunt, subconsciously believing that someone as stubborn as her didn’t need coddling, that she would soothe herself and never let the negativity eat away at her.

But now, Sophia was gone.

As he watched Olivia cry, it was as if he were seeing Sophia

weep.

The sensation was like a sharp arrow piercing his heart again and again.

Damian gently patted her back, his voice softening to a soothing

murmur.

“ligy, it’s alright. I’m not blaming you. Stay with me; you don’t2 1

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need to drink. Just keep me company.”

Seeing Olivia’s tears slowly subside, he felt a wave of relief wash over him.

“Why are you working here? This place is a snake pit–full of all sorts. It isn’t safe for a girl,” he said.

Olivia lifted her teary eyes, her lips trembling as she explained, her voice unsteady yet calm.

“After graduating from university, I couldn’t find a job in my major. I planned to take my time and search for something suitable, so I wasn’t in a rush.”

She paused, her fingers subconsciously tightening around her glass.

“But then, my mom got sick. My brother is still in high school, so the entire weight of our livelihood fell on my dad’s shoulders. He’s just a regular employee at a small company; his salary isn’t high. The family finances became incredibly tight.

“I didn’t have time to wait anymore. A friend introduced me to this job. Actually, it’s not bad here; usually, I just play the piano. It’s just that occasionally, customers whistle at me and ask if… if I’d like to…”

At this point, a flush of crimson rose to her face, and her voice dropped lower.

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Having said this, Olivia looked up.

Though tears still lingered at the corners of her eyes, a stubborn resilience burned clearly in her gaze.

Stammering slightly, she spoke up, “I might be desperate for money, but I’ve always refused.

“No matter how bad things get, I could never do that kind of thing.”

Her family situation was far more difficult than he had imagined.

Young and inexperienced, she had been dealt a harsh blow by reality.

Fortunately, Olivia hadn’t been crushed by temporary hardship or sold herself out cheaply.

If she had been deceived, the potential suffering would be

enormous.

To stand before him now, she must have endured so much pain and hardship at such a young age

With that in mind, something struck Damian’s cold, hardened heart, stirring up a boundless sense of pity.

He reached out to gently rub her head, his tone softening, 12:21

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“What was your major?”

Startled by the question, Olivia answered without thinking, “Graphic design.”

A smile touched Damian’s lips as his mood seemed to lighten considerably.

“Perfect timing. Come work at my company, then. We just happen to be short of a graphic designer,” he said.

He paused for a moment, throwing out an offer that was impossible to refuse, his smile deepening as he coaxingly added.

“Weekends off, starting salary of 200 thousand a year, full benefits, nine–to–five with lodging and meals provided, plus a clear promotion track. What do you say?:22

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Would a company that large really hire her?

Perhaps he was just joking, toying with her for fun?

They were just strangers passing in the night; Damian didn’t owe her anything.

Besides, could the words of a man looking for a good time in a nightclub really be trusted?

Slowly calming down, Olivia’s fingers dug unconsciously into her palms as her tone grew grim.

“But… I have no experience. I don’t understand anything. Is that really okay? Damian… you wouldn’t be playing with12:22

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Her emotions were complex, a mix of gratitude and shock she couldn’t quite

articulate.

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