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CHAPTER TWELVE

Author: Haryormhi
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-07 04:43:55

Sofia was dumbstruck, she couldn't even move from that spot.

“Sofia!” I yelled.

She jolted and blinked, scurrying away.

°°°°

I disappeared into my room without sparing her a glance, ripped my cloth off and got under the shower. I could notice her presence by the door.

I sighed when she dragged her feet away from the room, stunned and shocked by the new epiphany.

Who would have imagined, the man who catered for her when her parent died, the same man who sponsored her education through university?

She fumed to herself.

I just stood at the balcony watching with guilt, I shouldn't have said anything to her.

Wait, did I just say guilt?

“Geez!” I muttered.

The man who cared for her and loved her like she was his daughter, treated his own child like a piece of trash. Sofia ranted on

I shouldn't have gotten on his nerves. She muttered and stomped her feet on the floor. A smirk danced on my lips.

°°°°

Sofia was already seated when I came down for dinner. My angry face was gone, but still stern.

“Hi” Sofia greeted

“Hmhm” I said

“I shouldn't have ranted at you earlier considering the fact that I don't know the full story, so I'm sorry. But you still need to work on your temper”

She rushed her words, avoiding eye contact with me.

I just dived into eating ignoring her apology.

Was that even an apology?

“I'm thinking of going in search of a job," Sofia murmured, digging into her meal.

“I can't possibly be sitting home all day, idle.” Sofia continued after we are done eating.

“I am not complaining and more so if you need anything you can use the card,” I uttered.

“I have a life after this one year with you, remember I need to be on my feet before then” Sofia said.

“What are you on, I mean your profession?” I questioned.

“What do you think?” Sofia muttered.

“Hm”, “A Gardener” I muttered humorously.

“What, jeez, that is an insult to my personality why will you choose a gardener out of all profession?” Sofia rasped.

“That was a honest review, who else tend to a garden all day if not a gardener” I muttered

“I love gardens, I get comfort when surrounded by flowers but I'm not a gardener but an amazing and trained secretary” Sofia said with so much delight.

“Okay, what's with the smiles though. Is there anything special in being a secretary?” I mumbled under my breath.

“Of course, I enjoy my work, setting schedule and the rest, so much fun” Sofia gushes like a blushing girlfriend.

“Come work for me then” I muttered.

“Hell no” she replied immediately.

“Thank you for the offer but I would rather look for a job elsewhere and please can your guards stay away? I promise not to disappear” she pouted.

“Okay,” I muttered.

“Thank you so much” she said running to her room to get her dress for the next day.”

°°°°°

The next day, Sofia followed me to the estate

and took a cab thereafter.

Sofia submitted her CV to a company the previous night and surprisingly she was asked to come for an interview this morning, she was so happy when she told me the news but I just brushed it off.

°°°°

She was dressed in a long floral pink dress, Sofia drummed her pink cerise tipped finger while waiting for her turn to be called in.

Finally it was her turn, she went in with maximum confidence but was shocked to see Alex sitting on the CEO'S chair.

"Like, what the hell, is he following me around?” she thought still standing and staring but quickly get herself back and sat down

“Miss…” One of the judges called

“Sofia Mitchell” she muttered

“Mitchell” I muttered, I could feel all eyes on me but I acted nonchalantly.

“Okay, do you know what post you applied for?” Judge Max asked

“Yes, A secretary” Sofia replied

“And you know the qualities you must acquire because you seem so lost” he continued

“Yes sir, I'm sorry about that and I can say I have all the qualities you might be looking for” Sofia affirmed

“Are you sure about that, you look kinda…” I chipped in

I made the interview awkward and exhausting_ I know and when she was done, she was super exhausted

Sofia was about to order a cab when a car stopped in front of her, she starred and confirmed it wasn't my car and concentrated back on her phone. I chuckled

“Hi pretty, do you care for a ride?” Lucas said.

Sofia looked surprised at his level of wealth. The car looks so expensive so he is definitely wealthy.

“Why will he want to give her a ride, suspicious right?” Sofia pondered.

“No thank you for the offer, my ride will be here anytime soon” Sofia replied distracting herself with her phone when she heard a car revving.

She looked up angrily thinking it was Lucas, but Alex was at the other end of the road revving.

Her face softened for a moment but frowned back before crossing to meet him.

She entered and closed her eye immediately.

Lucas drove off angrily and I chuckled.

Sofia opened her eyes and glared at him, “Why are you chuckling instead of apologizing?”

“Ohh, you are here, why didn't you follow him”? I stated

“Who, the guy in the luxury car?” Well I do not know him and I don't follow strangers. Besides, why on earth will he offer me a ride?”Sofia replied

“Well, you are pretty and a easy prey to get to me” I muttered.

“You sound like you know him,” Sofia said sitting up.

“Yes I do, my biggest rival and trust me, he goes for everything under skirts. Here's a little advice for you—avoid him in any circumstance,” I replied.

“Noted,” Sofia mused

“And, you should get ready, you have the job” I replied.

“And what were you doing there, don't tell me you own”, “LEX EMPIRE?”, wait “Alexander” “Lex”, it's the same, a nickname, wow,” Sofia exclaimed

“You aren't dumb after all,” I muttered.

“But there is no article about you owning it” Sofia said, facing me.

“Well, you are the first citizen other than those annoying judges to know I own it," I muttered driving into the house.

“I am honored, and your secret is safe” Sofia said gushing “but I hope I won't be seeing you everyday, right?”

“Well, I don't visit there but maybe I will start soon” I muttered.

“Annoying jerk” Sofia mumbled coming out of the car.

I bolted out when saw someone standing by the door. She looked so younger and different than before but I could recognize her even in the dark

“What the hell are you doing here ma'am” I ranted.

“Ma'am, that is not the right way to welcome your mother” she replied.

“MOTHER!!!?” Sofia busted out in shock

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