Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 985

Upon learning that she was being grounded, Sophia went stir-crazy at home, venting her anger on anyone she encountered.

“I’m sorry, Madam Sophia. This is Mr. Javier’s order. We have to do as he instructed.”

Javier’s secretary, Rory Odom, stared at her coldly. His tone revealed a hint of sarcasm as he said, “I suggest you go back to your room and don’t make things difficult for us or yourself.

“After all, because of your actions, the entire Beckett Group is in chaos. Please don’t make it worse for Mr. Javier.”

“How dare you!” With bloodshot eyes, Sophia slapped Rory across the face. “I’m the matriarch of the Beckett family! How dare you speak to me like that? You’re just Javier’s secretary!”

Instead of being angry, Rory chuckled. “Indeed, even though I’m just a secretary, Mr. Javier has been generous to me. But aren’t you also taking advantage of your status as Mr. Javier’s wife to behave recklessly and abuse your subordinates?”

Sophia was momentarily stunned but quickly regained her composure.

This guy was indirectly insulting her!

as Sophia was about to slap him again to teach him a lesson, Javier

face as she threw herself in front of her husband. “You’re finally

woman

sneered, filled with

to scold my secretary,” Javier said coldly. His gaze was icy as he stared at her,

I saw the negative news about me at the funeral has been suppressed. It must be you, right?” she

to bury herself in Javier’s arms. “I knew it… I knew it… Javier, you must have

abruptly, making Sophia miss her target, stumbling

see his eyes devoid of warmth.

told you that I did that for you?” Javier sneered. “I did it

“Javier, you.

was dumbfounded. She couldn’t believe these words were

the chairman of Beckett Group is more

averted his gaze, not wanting to look at her any longer. “This is the last time. Next time, I’ll throw you out to face public criticism. Even if you become a pariah or