A calculating woman
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When did that woman become so calculating?
Seeing her approach, Freddy was ready to talk to her, yet Sofia didn't even look up. She just walked past with a completely neutral expression on her face.
But Melanie, who was still a few steps behind Sofia, stopped right next to Freddy with a murderous look on her face. After a sigh and some thought, she continued walking. After all, it was not the right time for a scandal.
Danilo, who witnessed the awkward scene, laughed uncomfortably to relieve the embarrassment. "I guess I was wrong, wasn't I?".
Freddy hated his wife, and all his associates and friends knew it perfectly well. There was nothing he could hide after all.
In fact, Danilo had only met Sofia 3 times. The first was at the wedding, the second when Sofia sent the papers to Freddy's company so as not to delay the work, and the third time was at Jeremy Spark's birthday party.
Since everyone in the family hated her, no one had taken the trouble to introduce her to society as Freddy Spark's wife.
In fact, that night at Jeremy's birthday party, Sof was like an employee of the mansions. She had even worked the whole night without receiving any praise.
The whole night she spent in a corner, being ridiculed by everyone present, without even being able to rebut.
In spite of that, Danilo thought she was a nice and calm girl. Evidently the harpy that night was not Sofia.
While Danilo was thinking, Freddy looked in the direction where Sofia had gone without saying anything.
"I just saw Brian Murphy at the entrance," said Danilo trying to change the subject.
"Who?" asked Freddy confused.
"You know... Brian, the editor-in-chief of KG O'Djeca"
Freddy had actually met Brian a couple of times for a collaboration between the two companies.
".. I heard that Brian found Miss Marswell and now she's going to be working with them. That's awesome!"
"I don't understand your excitement, who is she?" Freddy asked even more confused.
"Don't you know? She's the winner of Disney's international clothing and jewellery competition. In fact, she got funding from your company to study in Croatia. But, she wanted to exchange the funds for money and you refused. What a pity that after that she disappeared..." Danilo said with disappointment.
Despite Danilo's words, Freddy didn't seem to pay much attention. He just sipped his drink while looking towards the exit.
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On the other hand, when Sofia and Melanie got into Brian's car he sensed that they were both in a lousy mood. He shyly approached Melanie and asked her why, but Melanie didn't know how to explain so she pretended everything was fine.
When they arrived at Melanie's flat, Brian parked the car and rolled down the windows. "Miss Marwell, I look forward to seeing your sketches. These collaborations would be a hit!
Gratefully Sofia nodded her head and smiled before entering the flat with Melanie.
However, as soon as they entered, Sofia went straight to the bedroom and threw herself on the bed. Following that, Melanie soberly entered the room and looked at the discomfort on Sofia's face.
"Sofia, are you still mad about those idiots?"
Sofia sighed lightly and after a couple of seconds got out of bed, "No, I'm just thinking about sketches."
The theme of the fashion week was Summer Love, which focuses on the youth sector. Plus, it was also the first collection of that theme after signing a contract with a new designer.
So it was a f*****g big deal for the company. But unfortunately Sofia had forgotten what love was all about...
The beautiful feeling of getting along with that person had disappeared during her first year of marriage with Freddy.
Thinking about it, Sofia was silent for a while and sighed.... She couldn't forget what Diana had said in the bathroom.
Although Freddy would never say those vulgar words, it was obvious that that was what he was thinking... Sofia knew what she did wrong, so during those 4 years of marriage she did everything she could to be the perfect wife.
She never even complained to the cynicism of Freddy and his nefarious family of shameless vultures. She knew how much they all hated her.
But, reality was like a dagger with poison that had pierced her.
The reality was that 4 years ago when Sofia had been champion in the competition she had refused to study in Croatia and didn't know how to explain it to the rest of the students. But how could she say it?
In fact, just when she received the big award, her father, Fidel Marswell owed more than 500,000 dollars to the lenders. But, she couldn't tell anyone... Until now.
When she learned that her father owed so much money, Sofia had an idea. She went to raise the funds, even tried to redeem her student fund for cash.
But, unfortunately Freddy refused and the principal gave Sofia the message. "Miss Marswell, I'm sorry, Mr. Spark has given this opportunity to people with ambition. Not to people who will use the funds for lucrative business ventures.
When Sofia read that message she was shocked and cursed Freddy totakemmte all night long.
However, a couple of days later, Fidel fled leaving as collateral. That evening the creditor broke down the door of the house and took Sofia, giving her two options. Say goodbye to his hands or leave with him.
Despite the shouting, she decided to follow them without saying anything more. A couple of hours later, Sofia had been sold to the Maui Stream club, a place for the country's most renowned millionaires.
That night, however, someone slipped a pill into Sofia's drink. She was mentally prepared for her sad night, but, when she saw the round face and felt the man's alcoholic breath, she suddenly felt a surge of hope and pushed the man away.
After running for a couple of minutes, Sofia found a tall, sturdy figure in front of her. Thinking of nothing else, Sofia dropped to her knees and tugged at the man's suit in desperation.
"Please, save me"...
With those words, Sofia fainted.
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