Chapter 108

Sophia circled the date of her prenatal checkup in red on the calendar.

Richard and William Lowell stood by the dining table, their expressions shifting as they watched Sophia eat.

The revelation that she was the founder of Pearl Group hit them like a sledgehammer.

No wonder.

No wonder Pearl Group had always protected Sophia.

The entire business empire belonged to her.

Richard's mind reeled.

He never imagined his daughter could achieve such success.

Nor did he expect this success to become an unbridgeable chasm between them.

If only...

If only he hadn't forced her into marriage, Pearl Group might have merged with Lowell Entertainment long ago.

The thought made his skin crawl with regret.

"Sophia," Richard finally broke the silence. "Forcing you to marry into the Valdemar family was my mistake. If you truly refuse, I'll speak to Patriarch Valdemar. Emily can take your place."

William opened his mouth but remained silent.

That vegetative Valdemar heir would suit Emily perfectly.

At least his sister would work for the Lowell family's benefit.

Unlike this cold-hearted woman before them.

Sophia set down her chopsticks and dabbed her lips.

"No need." A faint smile touched her lips. "Alexander suits me just fine."

A comatose husband required little effort.

Once he woke, divorce would be simple.

She wanted nothing from the Valdemars anyway.

Richard frowned. "I thought you loved that Winston boy?"

"You assumed wrong." Sophia stood to retrieve her bag.

Richard hurried to block her path. "What will it take for you to forgive us?"

His tone softened. "You've taken your shares. Why must we remain estranged?"

Sophia paused, chuckling lightly.

"Forget it." She shook her head. "You'll never understand."

Her concerns had never been about whom she married.