Her Divorce, His Downfall (Sophia and Damian) novel Chapter 31

Chapter 31

Damian set the document folder gently on the stone

table. He stood there in silence for a moment.

Finally, he waved Liam over. “Take Mrs. Hall back to her

room. Make sure she rests. Be careful with her.”

Then he picked up the signed settlement agreement and walked away, each step heavy.

The instant he turned his back, Sophia’s eyes opened.

Those eyes that once sparkled-now cold as glaciers.

No more tears fell. Even the searing pain in her chest had gone numb.

She clutched both document folders tight against her chest.

Humiliating? Absolutely.

Did she hate him? Down to her bones.

Butright now, she understood with crystal clari

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In this dog-eat-dog world, emotions were useless. Worse, they were a fatal weakness.

She needed to learn how to protect the people she loved. Stop letting Damian control her.

If he was handing her company shares, why the hell wouldn’t she take them?

She’d take them. Then figure out her next move.

“It’s getting windy, Mrs. Hall. Let’s head back.” Liam appeared beside her.

Sophia closed her eyes, burying every emotion. She let him wheel her back to the room.

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Without the constant stream of unwanted visitors, Sophia recovered quickly under Catherine and Bella’s

care.

Her once-pale face had color now, thanks to all those expensive herbal tonics.

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A week later, Sophia was discharged.

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Damian, Sophia, and Connor all attended.

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Anderson Manor. The lavish dining hall.

Sophia sat beside Damian, spine rigid, deliberately distant.

The air smelled of rich food, but tension crackled beneath the surface. Everyone had their own agenda.

Michael, seated at the head of the table, cleared his

throat. Put on his patriarch face.

“Sophia, it was Isabelle’s fault. You suffered because of

her.”

His gaze shifted to Isabelle, sitting obediently beside Rhea.

“Get over here. Apologize to your sister. Now.”

. Isabelle immediately stood and hurried over to Sophia.

She bowed slightly, voice sweet as honey.

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“Sophia, I’m so sorry for hurting you that day.

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Sophia noticed she’d dyed her hair black again and wore a simple, elegant dress.

A complete 180 from her usual flashy style. She’d clearly put serious thought into this.

Sophia watched her performance calmly.

She’d known tonight was a trap. She just didn’t expect the show to start this fast.

Fine. They set the stage? She’d play along.

Sophia’s lips curved slightly. Voice flat. “It’s fine. It’s in the past.”

“Now that’s what I like to see, Sophia. Really warms my heart.”

Michael beamed, satisfied.”

Then he launched into his speech about family harmony, emphasizing how sisters should get along and work

. together for the Anderson family’s benefit.

Sophia

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“Sophia, I know I was reckless before. I made so many mistakes. Caused so much trouble for the Anderson family.

“After getting out of jail, I’ve thought about everything. I want to turn over a new leaf. Start fresh.”

“I want to work at Zenith Corporation. Learn from you. Share your burden. I promise I’ll work hard.”

The room fell dead silent.

Sophia didn’t hesitate. “No.”

She knew Isabelle too well. Those eyes didn’t hold remorse-they held resentment and rage.

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