Javierâs gaze wavered. He sternly rebuffed, âWhat nonsense is that? What do I have to do with Winston Taylorâs woman?â
âYou were a shareholder of TS Network before we even met. Back then, Lylaâs fame was on the rise, and rumors were flying that you were her sugar daddy. Reporters took photos of you and Lyla meeting in private.
âAre you sure 1 sure there was nothing between the two of you?â Sophia couldnât help but mention the past at the thought of Lyla. She was green in envy.
She had chosen to date Javier not only because he was the heir of Beckett Group but also because rumors had it that he was Lylaâs man.
That was why she felt compelled to take everything in Lylaâs possession. And if she couldnât, she was willing to destroy it all.
Growing increasingly enraged, Javier asserted, âThereâs absolutely nothing between me and Lyla.â
Sophia was stung by the intense look in his eyes and cowered.
He added, âIf there had been something between us, do you think Iâd have ended it with her and married you instead? Besides, Iâm not the kind of man who keeps mistresses.â
Sophia felt like the air was being sucked out of the room. As innocent as they might have been, Javierâs words made her feel like she was i replacement, a second choice.
âSo, you liked her, didnât you? And you still have feelings for her!â Sophiaâs voice trembled with anger as she tugged at Javierâs arm, her eyes filling with tears.
She complained, âJavier, sheâs just a bitch! She slept with management and ruined her career by taking drugs. A man would only risk his reputation by getting associated with her. Sheâs not worthy of anything other than being Winston Taylorâs third wife.â
Oddly, Javier was troubled by Sophiaâs remarks. He had met Sophia through Lyla over two decades ago, back when Lyla surpassed Sophia in terms of fame, beauty, and acting talent.
In his memory, Lyla wasnât as indecent as Sophia made her out to be. Even when Lyla failed the drug test and left the industry with her reputation in tatters, he remained steadfast in his bellef that she had been framed. Not once did he look down upon her.
With a stem expression, he began, âI know Lylaâs character. Besides, Winston wouldnât have married her if she was as indecent as you mentioned.
âDuring those years, I sympathized with Lyla, who did not fight back at all despite being bullied and ostracized by her colleagues from the same network.
âAs a shareholder, I was technically TS Networkâs boss. It was only natural for me to want to look after a potential star within our network.
âI donât understand the point of digging up gossip from two decades ago. I married you b because I thought you were understanding and gracious. If you keep stirring trouble, youll only make me question my decision to marry you.â
Sophiaâs eyes widened, and a knot formed in her stomach, Javierâs words felt like a brutal blow to her heart.
She lamented, âJavier, how could you see me in that light? I remained by your side even when I faced humiliation-I was pregnant with your child before we were married.â
Javier finally relented at the sight of Sophia weeping sorrowfully. He sighed and patted her trembling back. âStop crying. I admit I was quite harsh just now. Donât take it personally, okay?â
Sophia would not have been easily coaxed in the past. But now, she learned the importance of moderation. 1 She cooled down and hugged him. âJavier, donât be angry at me. I was angry because I loved you and cared for you too much. I worried that you might dump me someday.â
Then, she kissed him, her lips damp with her tears. Exhausted, Javier succumbed to his desire as he savored the sexy time with his wife that he had missed.
Tugging on his tie, Sophia shrugged off her nightrobe. They stumbled their way to the bed while passionately making out.
Meanwhile, Alyssa was back at her villa in Solana City.