Replacement Bride Left With His Baby (Sophia and Easton) novel Chapter 288

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Frank suddenly reached out and took Sophia’s hand. He said, “Come on, Sophia, you know exactly how I feel about you. I really mean it. I want to help you with Crestview.”

Sophia wasn’t surprised by his gesture. She gently slipped her hand free and smiled. She said, “Frank, after all these years, I thought you understood me.

“When I divorced Easton and left Jenston, it was because I wanted a fresh start, to get away from all the relationship drama.

“I know how you feel, and you’re a wonderful person. The problem’s always been me. I don’t want to hold you back, and I really don’t want you getting dragged into Crestview’s mess.”

A flash of disappointment flickered in Frank’s eyes, but he quickly composed himself. He said, “Sophia, I don’t care if things get tough for me because of you. If you want me by your side, I’m here, no matter what.”

“Frank, I’m sorry,” Sophia interrupted softly, “I can’t pretend, not to myself, and I don’t want to fool you either.”

Frank said, “Sophia, Crestview Group is on the brink. If you can’t find a way out soon, it’s headed straight for bankruptcy. I know you can’t accept me right now, but I really want to help you.

“Why don’t we form a marriage alliance? With Hayes Group backing you up, you won’t have to fight this battle alone.”

Sophia paused, a little stunned and confused by his sudden proposal.

But she quickly gathered herself, pressed her lips together, and replied, “Frank, I can’t agree to that. I’ve already been through a marriage alliance once in my life. Once was already too much.”

After leaving Summit Hotel, Sophia went straight to the hospital to see Edward. She updated him on Crestview Group’s situation and told him everything that happened at the board meeting.

Edward said, “Sophia, you’ve really been through a lot. Julian’s injured, and there’s still no word from Riverdale. You’re carrying Crestview all by yourself. It’s just not fair. The board’s deadline is way too tight.

“If, in the end, you really can’t keep things afloat, then maybe we’ll have to…”

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Edward couldn’t bring himself to say “bankruptcy” or “liquidation.” His voice broke, choked with emotion.

Sophia squeezed his hand and said, “Uncle Edward, I let you down. You asked me to come back from Japoria to help Julian, but after what happened to him, I just couldn’t save Crestview. I really feel like I failed you.”

Edward gazed at the girl he’d always protected, his heart aching. He said, “You silly child, you’re the one I love most, the one I’m proudest of. In my eyes, you’ve already done more than enough. Crestview isn’t your burden to carry.

“When all this is over, go back to Japoria and focus on your career. All I want is for you to live a good life, just the way you want.”

Edward’s thoughts had already drifted away from Crestview. After meeting George that day, fear had been gnawing at him ever since.

Now, all he wanted was for Sophia to leave Jenston, return to Japoria, and take her kid to finally live the life she’d always dreamed of.

Sophia’s eyes filled with tears as she hugged Edward. She said, “Uncle Edward, I won’t let Crestview go bankrupt. Let’s wait. Three days, that’s all. Maybe we’ll get good news from Riverdale. If not, I’ll marry into Hayes Group. There’s always a way out.”

Edward and Annie’s eyes widened in shock when they heard Sophia mention marrying into the Hayes Group. Edward stared at her, stunned. He asked, “Sophia, what did you just say?”

Sophia paused for a moment. Then she said, “Frank asked me to dinner tonight. He suggested we get married for business reasons. I already said no, but if Crestview really goes under…”

Edward’s anger flared. He snapped, “Even if Crestview ubed bankrupt and our family loses everything, I will

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never marry you off just for profit. I won’t let you throw away your happiness for another business marriage, never again.”

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