Tristan was seen sitting quietly in the living room of the Adelaide family. After work, he rushed to Sophia’s house because he wanted to talk privately with his wife about something important. did you come here?” Sophia asked. The woman finally couldn’t help but meet Tristan, who had been waiting in the living room for almost an hour. She had already asked her mother to send her away.
“Sorry if I disturbed your rest time. But I have something important to tell you, Sophia,” Tristan replied softly. He didn’t want to make the woman in front of him feel any more uncomfortable. Sophia narrowed her eyes. Looked at Tristan’s face carefully, then asked again.
“What’s important? Are you here to discuss divorce?” she guessed with a curious expression. “Or maybe you’ve already signed the divorce papers I sent to your office the other day?”
Tristan gave a faint smile. The man, for a moment, chose not to say anything. Just kept silent as he cast a deep gaze at Sophia. As if to enjoy the beautiful face presented in front of him for a moment.
After all, it wasn’t without reason that Tristan bothered to visit Sophia’s house. It all started when Alabbar’s assistant, the owner of Emaar properties or the developer of the mega project Burj Khalifa, suddenly wanted to meet and have a serious talk with him this afternoon.
“Thank you for the time given by Mr. Tristan this time. Previously, I apologize for having to disturb your afternoon break,” he said politely.
“No problem. Feel free. If there’s anything you want to talk about, I’m ready to listen.” The man in front of Tristan smiled kindly. Seconds later, he issued a golden invitation to be handed over to Tristan.
“This is a special invitation that Mr. Alabbar has given you. He wants you and your wife to attend the dinner as well as an exclusive performance that will be attended by the prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and other dignitaries in Dubai.”
“Dinner?” Tristan’s eyebrows knit together. As he recalled, he was going to the United Arab Emirates next week. But don’t know if there is a dinner event in Dubai too.
“That’s right, sir. So Mr. Alabbar only invited distinguished guests. After all, the dinner was celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary. That’s why he asked you to be with your wife.”
Gosh, damn it! Tristan cursed inwardly. How could he attend the event with his wife? While his household with Sophia is on the brink. So how did he persuade her to come along? Or, he just refused this invitation. But if you refuse, it feels impolite. Moreover, Emaar is currently the number one business partner.
“We really look forward to your arrival, Mr. Tristan. Don’t worry, all accommodations from private jets, hotels, along with exclusive butlers have been specially prepared by Mr. Alabbar for guests who he considers special. Don’t forget, on the last day, Mr. Alabbar will also provide special guests, another project that will generate more profit in the future. So it’s a shame if you miss this golden opportunity.”
At first, Tristan wanted to refuse. But seeing the lucrative projects that Emaar offered, he had to discuss with Raphael and Mario when Alabbar’s assistant said goodbye to leave his office.
“What should I do, Pa? How can Sophia want to come with me to Dubai, let alone for a week. Just looking at me right now she doesn’t want to.”
“How about replacing it with Aurora instead?” Raphael suggested, and Mario immediately responded. “I don’t think so, Mister. Even during Mr. Tristan’s wedding Mr Alabbar and Mrs Helena came straight to the wedding to congratulate him. I’m sure he knows who Mr. Tristan’s wife is.”
“Good grief.” Raphael shouted. He sighed in exasperation because he was confused about the fate of his son. To refuse this invitation is to give up a golden opportunity. Not to mention also reduce the company’s performance. The three of them exchanged thoughts for a long time until finally, Tristan knew what he had to do.
Because of that, after work, the man immediately directed the sports car he was driving to go to Sophia’s house. Even though he knew his wife would refuse his request, he had an offer that Sophia might consider.
“Tristan, you’re not deaf, are you?” Sophia’s rebuke made Tristan, who had been silent, suddenly come to his senses.
“If you’re just here to be quiet and then suddenly smile like crazy, you’d better get out of my house! I don’t have time to serve you.”
Tristan chuckled softly. Honestly, he missed seeing Sophia nagging like this. In the past, when she was with him, she would cry more than smile or frown like now. But because he didn’t want to waste too much time, he finally clarified his intentions.
“I came here to discuss divorce with you.”
Sophia pulled the corners of her lips high. Raising an eyebrow, the woman looked down at her husband.
“So, you approve of the divorce suit I addressed to you?”
Tristan nodded without hesitation. “Yes. I will accept your claim. In fact, whatever you will ask, I will definitely do it as an apology for what I have done in the past.”
“Don’t overdo it,” Sophia squeaked. She hated to see the arrogant attitude that was so ingrained in Tristan. “Just divorce me as soon as possible so I can marry Edward.”
Tristan almost choked on his spit. He knew that Edward liked his wife and was willing to do anything to have Sophia. But he was surprised to hear that Edward would marry Sophia so soon.
“So, you two are getting married soon?” Tristan looked very curious.
“None of your business,” Sophia snapped. “That’s why, quickly sign the file that you have received so that I can be free immediately and no longer need to deal with you.”
Tristan returned his smile. He turned to the side, then took out a brown folder containing the divorce papers between himself and Sophia. Opening the folder, Tristan slowly took out the pile of paper that was inside.
“I will immediately comply with your request to sign these files. But…”
“Tsk!” Sophia immediately chuckled. He smelled something amiss in the conversation between himself and Tristan.
“Why do you have to use but? I’m sure, after this you’ll want to put a condition on me.” Tristan nodded. It’s nice when the wife can guess what she wants to do.
“You’re really smart, Sophia,” admitted Tristan. “Once again I emphasize, I will divorce you. Even comply with all your requests as long as you want to help me, just this once,” pleaded Tristan with a bit of emphasis.
“Oh, come on, Tristan. Don’t worry about it,” Sophia said irritably. “Hurry up and say what you want!”
Tristan smiled again. Confidently, the man said what he wanted to ask Sophia.
“Please, come with me to Dubai. Then act like my real wife for a week. After all this is over, I will divorce you. In fact disappear from your life for good.”