“What did you say? Tristan asked you to go to Dubai in a week?”
Edward was annoyed after hearing what Sophia had just told him. This afternoon, during the break from work, Edward had deliberately visited Sophia at the agency building where the woman worked. Deliberately bringing lunch so it can be eaten together with the woman he loves.
However, while chatting, Sophia suddenly told her about Tristan, who had visited last night and even invited Sophia to go abroad.
“Tristan even gave the lure that he would soon divorce me as long as he would comply with his request this time,” Sophia said while chewing the sushi in her hands. Edward shook his head hard. Of course, he wasn’t the least willing that Sophia would agree to go with Tristan even though the man has the right to take his wife anywhere because of their legal status in the eyes of the law.
“I’d go crazy if you agreed to this ridiculous request, Sophia.” Sophia nodded. “I’m not stupid either, Ed. After what Tristan did to me all this time, he just came and asked me to agree to a request that didn’t even bring me any profit.”
“Thank God you’re not tempted. Regarding your divorce, later after this, I will directly contact the lawyer tomorrow to discuss what other way should be taken if Tristan takes time or doesn’t want to sign the divorce agreement. I will do anything for you, Sophia,” said Edward earnestly. He grabbed her wrist and squeezed it gently.
“I’ll do anything, so you and Tristan can separate soon. Then after that, I’ll get you engaged and then married.”
Seeing the sparkle of sincerity and sincerity reflected in Edward’s eyes made Sophia’s heart warm up instantly. He kept reassuring himself that his choice this time would not be wrong. After all, why wait for Tristan to change? He doesn’t love her at all.
That’s why, when Edward offered to propose and marry her, Sophia didn’t refuse. She knew very well that Edward was a sincere man. The man was always there when she was happy, sad, or even in big trouble. Edward never intended to leave her for a second. It would be a loss if, this time, she refused or just let it go.
“Let’s hope everything goes well. Whether you’re engaged or even married, I’ll leave it all to you, Ed.”
Edward smiled sheet. Stretching out his free hand, the man ruffled Sophia’s hair as he rose from his seat. Get ready to say goodbye because you have to continue with work. “Then I’ll go first. See you later this afternoon. If there’s anything or you need anything, just let me know.”
Sophia nodded. The woman also stood up. Then gave a brief peck on both the cheeks of the brown-eyed man. Seconds later took him to the lobby of the building and made sure the man’s shadow disappeared from view. Just as she turned around to walk into the elevator, Sophia heard a man’s baritone voice calling her name from a distance. Stopping her steps, she immediately turned to the source of the voice that sounded slightly familiar to his ears.
“Uncle Olivier.”
The one with the name immediately gave a friendly smile. He took quick steps to approach Sophia, who was silent in her position immediately.
“Is Uncle interrupting your time? There’s something Uncle wants to talk about.”
Sophia was flabbergasted. Of course, this is not uncommon. She had known Raphael all his life, and this was the first time she had bothered to come to her, let alone the building where he worked. From here, Sophia was sure there must be something important he wanted to tell her.
“No, Uncle. I’m not that busy. Let’s go to the cafeteria at the front. Let’s talk there.”
Sophia then led Raphael to follow her footsteps towards the cafeteria she was referring to. As soon as they arrived, the two immediately took a position not far from the cashier desk.
After ordering a drink, Sophia immediately asked the man in front of her a question without further ado.
“What’s really going on, that Uncle suddenly met me here?” she inquired.
Raphael returned a smile. To shorten the time, he chose to be direct without having to say small talk first.
“Before starting any further, Uncle would like to congratulate you Sophia for successfully recovering from the critical wound you had suffered. Uncle also wants to apologize for all the disgraceful things Tristan has done to you so far. Really, he is going too far. Revenge, really has darkened his eyes to the point where he can’t tell what’s good and what’s right.”
Sophia nodded slowly. Judging from the look in the eyes of the man in front of him, he knew Raphael was sincerely apologizing to him. After all, while still living in the residence of the Quartararo family, this man in front of her was always kind and even worried and paid attention when she tried to commit suicide.
So there was no reason for Sophia to hate Uncle Raphael. Moreover, this man has become a victim of vile slander from his father.
“Thank you, Uncle for your concern. What happened in the past, we’d better forget about it,” Sophia said wisely. Seeing the waiter who had just served the drink that had been ordered, Raphael first took a sip of the espresso he had ordered.
Having had enough, the man put the cup back in its place. Pause for a moment while stringing words together, then speak to Sophia.
“Tristan must have met him recently, right?”
Sophia nodded. “Yeah, last night Tristan came to see me to ask for something.”
“He asked you to come with him to Dubai?”
Once again, Sophia nodded, confirming the words of the man in front of her.
“Yes, Uncle. He forced me to go on a business trip to Dubai. Asked me to pretend to be a happy wife for a week until his business was done.”
“And you agree?”
This time Sophia shook her head repeatedly. “Even if Tristan made an offer to give me anything. In fact, he agreed to sign the divorce papers that I filed some time ago, I still won’t agree to this one request.”
Raphael was silent for a moment. Staring intently at Sophia while flashing a smile. He understood why the woman refused her son’s request.
However, Raphael still wanted to hear his son-in-law’s reasoning directly.
“What made you turn down the request, Tristan? Didn’t he offer to sign the divorce papers you’ve been asking for so many times?”
Sophia nodded immediately. “Uncle’s right. But I don’t like the way he’s blatantly taking advantage of me. Can’t Tristan just be sincere for once?”
Raphael sighed. Now he had gone awry. He could not blame Sophia when she was the victim here. Anyone would be upset when they used to be tortured, put down, or mistreated.
So now? Suddenly approached for help by being given the lure to seem taken advantage of. “Once again, Uncle apologizes for what Tristan did to you, Sophia. Maybe your husband really has run out of ideas. Honestly, it’s not only Tristan who needs your help, but Foxtail and the other workers. We have our fates at stake in this meeting,” said he. Raphael blatantly.
“What do you mean, Uncle?” Sophia asked curiously. “Whether you understand it or not, what is certain is that Emaar purposely invited the two of you specifically to attend the owner’s wedding anniversary celebration. There are many big tenders they are preparing for the next meeting. Just imagine for yourself, Sophia. When Foxtail refuses to attend, what will What will happen next? Emaar officials will definitely be disappointed and it is possible that Foxtail will be added to the blacklist of the company and their partners. Of course this affects the credibility and stability of the company. Because of this, Tristan is forcing you. There are people he has to protect. Not purely pursuing ambition. However, Uncle believes his way of asking for help is the wrong one.”
Immediately Sophia fell silent. She didn’t know the reason for this one. As it turned out, a complicated thing made her husband force her to come along for a week. She was even willing to give whatever he asked if she agreed to his invitation.
“Besides…” Raphael continued. “If you really want a divorce, Tristan’s signature and approval are still needed, Sophia. If I’m honest, Uncle doesn’t want you to separate. But keeping you by Tristan’s side isn’t easy either. If you really want to separate from your husband, Uncle beg you very much, just agree to Tristan’s request.”
Raphael stared fixedly at Sophia’s face. He grabbed his daughter-in-law’s wrist and held it tightly as he said softly.
“Only a week, Sophia. Uncle promise, Tristan won’t do anything bad to you. When it’s all over, you’re free to ask for anything. If you don’t want to help your husband, think of us Foxtail workers who need your help.”
Sophia was speechless. Chooses to remain silent as he continues to think whether, in the end, she will continue to refuse or even agree to Raphael’s request this time.