Her Divorce, His Downfall (Sophia and Damian) novel Chapter 96

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Chapter 96

It took Sophia a long moment to find her voice again, her gaze darting away.

“This… doesn’t feel right, does it? I’m afraid if they see us, they’ll

think I…”

“Sophia, don’t be afraid.”

Julian gently cut her off, his hand tightening slightly around hers.

“With me here, no one in the Hall family will dare hurt you. If anyone tries to give you trouble, I’ll make sure they learn some respect. You’re my fiancée. No one gets to speak against you.”

“I…” Sophia bit her lip, her face pale.

She couldn’t even finish a sentence.

Seeing that she didn’t feel anything romantic toward him, Julian couldn’t help but feel a flicker of disappointment.

It was like something heavy had dropped into his chest, weighing it down.

But when he thought about it from her perspective, it made

Jerse.

sense.

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After all, he had always been family to her.

“If you’re worried, we can put it in writing.”

Julian’s long lashes trembled slightly as he lowered his gaze, hiding the disappointment in his eyes.

A faint smile touched his lips, his tone calm but gentle.

“Once we’re back in New York, after you’ve done everything you need to do… we can end this whenever you want.”

He paused, then added softly, “Whatever you decide… it’s up to

you.”

Her thoughts lingered on his words.

She went quiet, turning them over in her mind.

Julian kept stressing that she wasn’t bound by this relationship.

He was probably just trying to help, keeping a promise to Elaine on her deathbed.

Honestly… Julian was handsome, composed, refined, with a gentle, low voice that put people at ease.

On top of that, he ran a massive business empire in Northern

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Europe, quietly ranking in the top 20 on Global Fortune’s annual list.

But Sophia couldn’t figure out why someone so capable had stayed single for so long.

Did he have some secret? Or was he like Weston, preferring

men?

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Still, Julian’s words made sense.

Right now, whether she went back or stayed away, she needed a new identity-one strong enough to stand up to Damian.

Otherwise… with Damian’s unstable temper, who knew how he might torment her next?

She ran through the people she knew and realized Julian was the only one who actually made sense. \

Maybe listening to his advice wasn’t such a bad idea after all.

Sophia hesitated.

Julian watched her face closely, reading every flicker of emotion.

“Since you want a divorce, I assume you’ve thought this through,” he said gently. “The only way to free yourself completely is to make Damian give up on you for good.”

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A faint smile touched his lips as he explained the arrangement.

“Our engagement would just be on paper. Once you achieve what you want, you can end it anytime. No pressure. For me, it’s nothing-I don’t lose anything.”

He really had thought of everything for her, even reassuring her she didn’t need to feel burdened.

Sophia knew Julian well enough to trust him. Back when she’d been studying in France, plagued by nightmares, he had been there for her. They’d shared the same bed, yet he had remained a gentleman-upright and self-controlled, never crossing the line.

And now… she didn’t need to get involved with anyone else. She could escape being single, break free from Damian’s obsession, and trust that Julian had the power to keep Damian in check.

The more she thought about it, the more tempting Julian’s proposal became.

Still… Sophia’s fingers tightened unconsciously, brushing a stray lock of hair from her forehead without realizing it. Her lashes fluttered, betraying the anxiety and hesitation swirling inside her.

Julian stayed silent, studying her intently. Then, in a softer

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voice, he asked, “Something wrong? Just tell me-let me help you think it through.”

Caught off guard that he could see straight through her, Sophia realized there was no point in hiding anymore.

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