All Chapters of THE WIFE HE BETRAYED, THE WOMAN HE FEARS: Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

186 Chapters

The Poisoning Attempt

Sofia’s POV“I cannot believe you walked in there like that and shut them all down.”Sylvia's voice was still filled with amazement as he paced back and forth inside my office. His hands moved dramatically as though he was replaying the entire scene in his mind.“I mean… Mr Ignacio looked like he had seen a ghost, when he walked right past me” she continued, shaking her head slowly. “I wish I had been at the conference room to see his face, when you walked in there.” She winced.I leaned back slightly against my chair, letting out a small breath as I watched my assistant. My body was still recovering from the fire, and even though the doctor had cleared me, I still felt exhausted.But despite that… I felt strangely satisfied.“Well, that was exactly the reaction I was hoping for.” I replied calmly, and my fingers rested lightly on the desk as I looked at the four people sitting in front of me.My mother, Julian, Sylvia, and Mattoe.They had all been waiting for me the moment I return

Hospital Vigil

Sofia’s POV“Move aside, please! We need space!” The paramedics’ urgent voices echoed around me as they rushed Mattoe through the hospital entrance on the stretcher. Bright white lights flooded the emergency hallway, making everything feel painfully sharp and unreal.My heart pounded violently inside my chest as I stumbled after them, my heels striking against the floor loudly. My hands were still shaking from the drive, and I could barely feel my fingers anymore.“Matteo!” I called out desperately.But the stretcher had already disappeared behind the emergency room doors. A nurse stepped in front of me quickly.“Ma’am, you can’t go in there.” She stopped me, and I shook my head. “I need to see him!” My voice cracked into sobs as panic surged through me again. “He collapsed at dinner. Someone poisoned him. He drank my wine!” I cried and the nurse’s expression changed instantly, as she listened to my explanation.“Poison?” she repeated, her tone turning serious.“Yes, please… please

Matteo’s Survives

Sofia’s POVA slow, steady beeping filled the quiet ICU room.The sound had become so familiar over the past two days that it echoed in my head every minute. At some point, exhaustion had finally dragged me into sleep despite the uncomfortable chair and the dull ache in my back.My head rested against the edge of the mattress, my cheek pressed against the sheets beside Mattoe’s arm. My fingers were still wrapped around his hand, refusing to let go even in sleep.Two days!Two endless days of watching the machines beside his bed and praying the numbers on the monitor didn’t change.For a long time, the room remained silent. Then something shifted. Sometimes, Matteo’s eyelids fluttered faintly.He also made small movements, almost unnoticeable. His body felt unbearably heavy, as though every muscle had been drained of strength. His breathing remained slow and uneven as his unconsciousness slowly began to fade.I was asleep beside the bed, my body curled awkwardly in the chair. My hair

Police Investigation

Sofia’s POVTime froze and the room went still with silence. My words echoed through the room and Mattoe's eyes widened with shock at my confession. My eyes brimmed with tears and I immediately stood up from where I sat.“Don't walk away from this Sofia.” Mattoe's voice brushed past my ears and I turned back to look at him. Our eyes met and our gazes locked. We wallowed in silence making the atmosphere awkward with each passing minute. “You love me?” His voice descended and so did my gaze. “Even though I tried not to…” my voice trembled.“I have fought this feelings for so long. I have lied to myself countless times. I have even tried to push you away so many times.” Tears trickled down my eyes as I spoke. “Sofia!” Mattoe called my name and I shook my head. “Allow me finish please, I might not have the nerve to say this again.” I shut my eyes as I gathered more courage to continue speaking.“But as you laid unconscious in my arms that night, I realised that I was only deceiving

Sofia’s Fear

Sofia's POV My mind raced with anger upon hearing his words. Not only did that bitch almost kill me? Now we have no proof against her. I groaned and looked up at the officer who continued explaining. “She has an alibi, On the night of the incident, she was at a charity gala hosted by her father.” he continued. “Of course she was.” I clenched my fists.“There were hundreds of witnesses, public figures, politicians, media coverage.” he added and I let out a bitter laugh.“And there’s more,” he said.I stared at him, already dreading what he was about to say.“Her father’s influence has made certain parts of this investigation difficult.” He confessed and my jaw tightened.“Difficult?” I scoffed“Lawyers have already stepped in. Some lines of inquiry have been blocked.” He explained, and my anger flared instantly.“You’re telling me she tried to kill me, and she’s getting away with it because of her father’s connections?” I glared. The officer didn’t respond directly. But his silence

The Restaurant showdown

Sofia’s POVMy breath hitched in my throat and I could not bring myself to look into his eyes. My head immediately throbbed with headache and I didn't even know how to navigate the conversation anymore. Mattoe would never agree with anything I say, so there's really no point trying to reason with him anymore. “I can't do this right now.” My eyes stung with tears as I staggered back. “Sofia!” Mattoe called, but I really could no longer hear him, so I grabbed my handbag and ran out of the ward. “Sofia! Sofia!!” He yelled after me, but my legs were already far gone out of his ward area. An hour later, I arrived at one of the five star restaurants in the city after driving aimlessly around for a while. I alighted from the car and walked to the VVIP section where I had booked a seat on my way coming.The restaurant was buzzing with the usual evening crowd, waiters moving swiftly between tables, I had chosen a quiet corner table by the window.“Welcome, Miss Estaban!” The manager welco

Santoro Hits Bottom

My mind spiralled with several thoughts as I sat on the thin mattress of this dingy hotel room, the cheapest one I could afford with the little money I had left. The ceiling fan above me creaked with every spin. The walls were yellowed, stained, and smelled faintly of mold. I haven’t slept properly in days. I haven’t eaten properly in weeks. And yet, my mind refuses to rest.Sofia!Her name echoes in my head, a constant, relentless torment. Her smile, eyes, and that laugh, the one that used to pierce right through me. But destroyed all of it, I destroyed her, and for what? Greed, pride, my own weakness, and stupidity.I grabbed the thin notebook I’ve been keeping tucked under the mattress. I took a pen, which ink is almost gone, and stare at the blank page. My handwriting was always precise. Now it trembled with shaky lines, uneven letters, and a reflection of my crumbling self.I wrote for hours, every word felt like it was ripping through me. I apologized for the betrayal, the d

Julian investigation

Julian’s POV I had always known something wasn’t right. From the moment my uncle Ignacio started inserting himself into Sofia’s life, something about him never sat well with me. It wasn’t anything I could prove. Not then, just instincts, sharp, persistent, and impossible to ignore. And now, I couldn’t ignore them anymore. Sofia didn’t believe me at first, but with everything that has happened the past few weeks, it was impossible to continue seeing my uncle as a good man. Even if she never knew, and never believed me. I was still going to protect her. But thank goodness she has also seen things for herself as well. So I have been watching him quietly, carefully, and patiently. It was the least I could do to make up for my past mistakes. I'm going to take care of uncle Ignacio on my sister's behalf, so she has one less thing to worry about. The company is already enough on her plate. I followed Ignacio in the evenings, always keeping a safe distance. Far enough that

Isabella’s Report

Ignacio’s POVI had been expecting her. Isabella was not the type to delay when there was something worth reporting. She understood the value of timing, the importance of precision, and most importantly, the weight of information. She knew exactly when to show up and what to bring with her. That was why I kept her close.A soft knock came on the hotel door, measured and controlled, just like her. I didn’t rush to open it. Instead, I leaned back in my chair, letting the silence stretch for a few seconds before I finally spoke.“Come in.” I commanded.The door opened slowly, and she stepped in with the same composed elegance she always carried. Her posture was straight, her expression calm, but I could see it in her eyes. She had something important.“Good evening,” she said, her voice smooth as she walked further into the room.“Isabella,” I replied, gesturing toward the seat across from me. “You said you had information.” I mentioned casually and she sat down gracefully, crossing he

Ignacio’s Manipulation

Ignacio’s POVI didn’t move against Sofia directly. That would have been careless, predictable, and weak.Sofia was not the kind of opponent you attacked head-on unless you were prepared to lose. She was sharp, observant, and far too experienced to fall for something so obvious. If I pushed too hard, too fast, she would notice. And the moment she noticed, the entire game would change.No… I needed something more subtle, quiet, and something that would spread without her even realizing it.So I started with the board, not as a threat, or as an enemy, but as family.The concerned uncle!The man who only wanted what was best for his niece. It was almost amusing how easily people accepted that version of me.I remembered how the first meeting went. Simple, casual, and, nothing official. Just a conversation arranged under the guise of catching up. The board member welcomed me warmly, unaware of the purpose behind my visit.I have also made my research and with the help of Isabella, I know

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