Being Pursued By Ex-husband

The instant Sophia walked out of the hall of the police station, Aidan, who had only left half an hour ago, also returned.

“Ms. Yarrow, Ms. Leighton.”

Sophia nodded and smiled. “Thank you, Mr. Quigley.”

“No problem.”

Sophia then gave Yvonne a look, and the latter walked out behind her. “Ms. Yarrow.”

“Speak.”

The two stood in the cloister as cars drove by outside occasionally. As it was past nine o'clock, there were not many pedestrians. Hence, they were not afraid of someone eavesdropping.

Six to seven hours had passed, and based on Yvonne's capability, she likely found out the identity of the mastermind.

While gazing at Sophia, Yvonne told her all that she had found. “It's Bethany. She sent someone to investigate you around New Year when Mr. Xenos was at Coldbridge. After investigating you and Delilah, she asked someone to tell Delilah that you're doing well here. Coincidentally, Rupert went to gamble during the New Year holidays and borrowed fifty thousand from the loansharks there. Now, adding his snowballing interest, his debt is more than two hundred thousand. Thus, Mrs. Macbee brought him to get money from you.”

Sophia tutted. “Bethany is so free recently.”

I thought she was focused on being a celebrity. I didn't bother her, yet she's trying to mess with me.

Smirking, Sophia answered, “Understood. It's late, so why don't you return first. Thanks for your work today.”

“No problem, Ms. Yarrow.”

Sophia flashed her a smile before glancing at the time on her phone. “I'm going.”

“Should I drive you back, Ms. Yarrow?”

Sophia's car was at the company, and she had lost the car key with the bag Deliliah had snatched. Thus, Alexander was the one who sent her to the police station.

It was already late at night, so it would be past ten if Yvonne sent Sophia back before going home.

“No need to trouble you. I'll take a taxi.”

The two had just walked out of the police station when Sophia saw Alexander standing beside his car.

After casting a quick glance at him, she lowered her head to call a taxi.

Yvonne also noticed him. Although outsiders might not know what happened in Sophia and Alexander's marriage, as Sophia's secretary, who was always available, Yvonne was clear about it. Hence, she had an immensely poor impression of Alexander.

Besides, Sophia was not only her boss but also her goddess.

The usually polite Yvonne did not greet Alexander with the customary smile when she saw him walk over.

Glancing at Yvonne, Alexander recognized her as Sophia's secretary.

“Ms. Yarrow, let me send you home,” Yvonne offered without waiting for Alexander to speak.

Sophia put away her phone, lifted her head to look at Yvonne, and smiled. “Sure.”

Happy to hear Sophia's agreement, Yvonne chirped, “Please wait for a moment. I'll drive the car over.”

“There's no need. I'll send her back,” a man's low baritone voice rang out.

Irritated, Yvonne spoke up before Sophia for the first time. “No need to trouble you, Mr. Xenos. I'll send Ms. Yarrow back.”

Not expecting Yvonne to dislike Alexander so much, Sophia raised her eyebrows in surprise and pretended not to hear Alexander's words. “Let's go.”

Yvonne was dazed for a moment, but she quickly regained her bearings and walked in front of Sophia to lead the way.

As her car was not parked nearby, Yvonne strode hastily in her heels, afraid that Alexander would catch up.

Yet, Sophia walked behind her leisurely. Only after walking some distance did Yvonne realize she was walking too fast.

Shocked and frustrated at herself, she immediately stopped in her tracks and turned back to look at Sophia. “Sorry for walking so fast, Ms. Yarrow.”

“Why? Are dogs chasing us?” Sophia asked, playing dumb.

Yvonne almost nodded, but she stopped herself in time due to her professionalism. “It's windy tonight. I'm afraid you'll get sick.”

Chuckling, Sophia replied, “Let's go.” Interestingly, she did not call Yvonne out.

Soon, the two reached the parking lot. After getting into the car, Yvonne drove off.

Yvonne was in a great mood.

Previously, she thought Alexander was a nice man, but ever since Sophia divorced him, she found he had no attributes that made him worthy of her goddess.

I know what Alexander's thinking. He wants to send Ms. Yarrow home so he can have the opportunity to have a drink at her house. If her heart softens, something might happen between them since it's late and there are only the two of them. I've made such a smart move!

Suddenly, the car jerked to a halt. Sophia's eyelashes fluttered open. “What happened?”

Yvonne glanced at Sophia, her cheeks hot. “I think the car broke down. You stay in the car. I'll go and see.”

There were not many cars on the road at such a late hour.

Unwilling to let her beautiful secretary check the car alone, Sophia unfastened her seatbelt and got out of the vehicle despite agreeing to stay inside.

Seeing Sophia had gotten down the car, Yvonne said guiltily, “Ms. Yarrow, it's cold at night. You should wait in the car.”

“It's fine,” replied Sophia as she walked to the front of the car and lifted the hood.

In truth, Yvonne did not know much about cars, so she was unsure if her car had broken down. Amid her confusion, Sophia reminded, “Take out your warning triangle.”

Yvonne immediately nodded. She had forgotten about it in her anxiety.

It was likely that the car broke down, but Sophia did not know how to repair it either.

After placing the warning triangle, Yvonne walked back and asked, “Ms. Yarrow, why don't I ask Mr. Sullivan to fetch you?”

Sophia shook her head. “It's so late already. Forget it.”

Ethan Sullivan was Sophia's driver, but usually, Sophia would drive herself. Now, Ethan mainly drove the secretaries around.