Chapter 240

Chapter 240

In the hospital room.

Mia was crying miserably.

Meanwhile, Evelyn fell into deep thought.

That's right.

The two of them were at the peak of their relationship right now. What if Michael was talked into giving Sophia a child?

Illegitimate children weren't uncommon in families like theirs, but Evelyn absolutely didn't want an illegitimate grandson.

Especially not the eldest grandson.

The first grandson held a completely different position in prominent families, often the heir.

No way. Absolutely not allowed.

Evelyn quickly made up her mind. "Don't worry, I will never let that Sophia get pregnant. Never."

Mia nodded gently and leaned obediently against Evelyn.

"You know what? My biggest wish in this life is to become your daughter, because you truly care about your children and care about me too. Thank you."

Hearing these words, Evelyn's eyes flickered.

On the way here, she had been worried about running into the Wilson family and facing an awkward situation, but surprisingly, after arriving, there wasn't a single person from them.

This showed that Mia wasn't that favored in her family either.

But that didn't matter. What mattered was the benefits she could bring.

After comforting Mia some more, Evelyn left the hospital.

On the other side.

Sophia sat in Michael's arms, feeling extremely anxious.

"What do we do? What if they come back for revenge? Will it affect you? I shouldn't have caused trouble at this time, right?"

Actually, Sophia hadn't planned to make a move at this time. She had wanted to wait until everything settled down before dealing with Mia.

But unexpectedly, she completely lost control of her emotions.

When she saw Mia come before her, showing off with that superior attitude, anger kept rising in Sophia's heart.

Maybe it was because she'd been living under too much pressure these days, so she just couldn't control her emotions.

But Michael didn't blame her at all. Instead, he smiled gently.

"You did great. We're about to become a family, and what I need to tell you is. As my woman, you don't need to be kind-hearted. If you want to strike at someone, just do it. Don't hold yourself back, never."

In Michael's view, some people would just take advantage if you gave them an inch.

Once you backed down one step, there'd be no end to it. People should have their own principles.

The current Sophia was perfect, sharp yet kind.

He gently held Sophia in his arms. "I have a very important meeting in a bit. You should head back first. I'll come find you after I'm done."

"Okay, I'll wait for you. Let's go home together, and I'll cook for you."

After going through some things together, the two had suddenly grown much closer, as intimate as a married couple.

When they reached the company building, Sophia went into the office first.

But as soon as she walked to the office, she heard people talking.

"Oh my god, just a few days ago we were envying Mia, about to become the boss's wife, and now we're envying Sophia."

"Tell me, how much is this top salesperson title really worth? She just joined the company and got together with Mr. Johnson, and so openly too. But wow, those two really know how to have fun."

"Tell me about it. See? Some people are like that. They look all righteous on the surface, but behind the scenes, they do anything. For money, for men, they'll do whatever it takes."

"Come on, you're just jealous. Don't forget Sophia is the top salesperson now. Sometimes she makes more in a month than we do in a year. You can't compete with that. And now, with her looks, she's got even better opportunities."

With Michael and Sophia together, they didn't dare say anything openly, but behind their backs, they were full of envy and jealousy.

No wonder everyone present was a female employee, and when they first joined the company, they'd all had feelings for Michael. Unfortunately, no matter how they flirted or what they did, they couldn't touch his heart.

Eventually, they gave up.

Now learning that Sophia, who just joined the company, had gotten together with Michael, they were naturally jealous.

But it was just jealousy.

Because they wanted to keep their jobs and make a living, they didn't dare say much.

And the moment Sophia walked in, everyone's attitude completely changed.

"You're back! How did things go at the hospital? Do you need any help? We know you're all alone here. If you need someone to take care of things, we can help."

"Besides, it must be tough for you alone in this unfamiliar city. If you need help with anything, just say so. We can help."

"Right, right! Haven't you been really tired these days? I think you've lost weight. I brought food today. Do you want to try some? It's nothing fancy, but it's homemade, clean, and healthy."

Clearly, Sophia had become the most popular person in the office.

And those who had just been trash-talking her were now showing flattering smiles, looking at Sophia.

Being flattered like this actually felt pretty nice.

She suddenly understood why Mia liked showing off and being fawned over.

It felt pretty good.

But Sophia was clear-headed. She just smiled, then turned back to her workstation. "Let's focus more time on work for now. Thanks to everyone's concern. I can handle my own matters."

Having worked with these colleagues for a while, she'd already seen through their personalities.

So, no need to overthink it.

Soon, Sophia got back to work.

Then Olivia quietly came over, closed the office door, and laughed.

"You know what? Ever since you left, everyone in the office has been trying to get on my good side."

"Look at my desk. There's so much bubble tea and snacks. It's all thanks to you!"

Olivia said while drinking bubble tea, telling Sophia what happened after she left.

Apparently, when everyone saw Sophia hit Mia, they'd already decided she was definitely going to be the mistress, and a favored one at that.

In other words, they no longer cared about Mia as the boss's wife.

Instead, they wanted to get on Sophia's good side to get more benefits.

And Olivia, as Sophia's friend, naturally became someone they tried to please too.

In just two hours, Olivia's desk had been filled with snacks and bubble tea.

You have to know, after Olivia joined the company, she was just an ordinary employee who'd been bullied by many people, openly and secretly.

Now she could finally hold her head high. She was so proud.