Chapter 119 Remove the Obstacle Sophia
Sophia raised an eyebrow.
Childhood sweethearts?
Thinking of something, Sophia suddenly smiled.
Her delicate eyebrows curved into crescents.
Her lips lifted slightly with an indescribable sweetness.
But her words struck Magnolia like a bolt of lightning.
"So you and my husband are that close? Then why has he never mentioned you to me?"
The smile on Magnolia's face froze for a moment, and her eyes showed more wariness as she looked at Sophia.
Didn't Celestia say Sophia came from the countryside and hadn't seen much of the world?
Why didn't she show any trace of a country girl's timidity?
Magnolia smiled and explained, "Benjamin and I had a little misunderstanding before. Maybe he's still mad at me. He's always like that, getting mad at me for no reason."
Though her words sounded like complaints, her tone was full of helplessness and intimacy.
If you didn't know who Magnolia was, Sophia would definitely think she and Benjamin were very close.
She felt uncomfortable inside, somehow feeling that something belonging to her was being coveted by someone else.
"Ms. Belle, you must have done something really terrible for my husband, who has such a good temper, to hold a grudge for three whole years! I wonder if Ms. Belle learned any manners while abroad? Otherwise it would be bad if you made my husband angry again."
Magnolia: "..."
Sophia's words were like a sharp blade, stabbing hard into Magnolia's heart.
She almost spat out blood.
She knew better than anyone what happened three years ago.
Now that Sophia had openly pointed it out, Magnolia felt her cheeks burning with pain.
"Sophia, what are you talking about! How could Benjamin possibly hold a grudge against Magnolia?"
Celestia glared at Sophia fiercely, then nervously grabbed Magnolia's hand and comforted her in a low voice, "Magnolia, don't listen to Sophia's nonsense. Benjamin definitely has feelings for you."
Magnolia waved her hand as if she didn't care, "I'm fine. Speaking of which, Ms. Brown and I are quite connected. Three years ago, if I hadn't gone abroad to study, Benjamin and I might already be married."
Sophia crossed her arms, blinking her clear eyes, but her words showed no mercy.
"Ms. Belle, you claim to have been childhood sweethearts with my husband for years, but you don't understand him at all. If he really wanted to marry someone, he would marry her even across time and space. He didn't marry you, which means he doesn't love you."
Although Benjamin was cold by nature, he was absolutely devoted in relationships.
Between Magnolia and Benjamin, Sophia was more willing to trust Benjamin.
If Benjamin said he never liked Magnolia, then he never liked her.
If he didn't like her, how could there be talk of marriage?
Magnolia's lie was exposed, and her face looked terrible.
She lowered her eyes, her eyes reddening as she sniffled, "I know Ms. Brown doesn't like me, but why do you have to be so aggressive?"
Sophia: "?"
Who exactly was being aggressive?
Seeing Sophia make Magnolia lose face, Amelia sternly scolded, "Sophia, Magnolia is my adopted daughter. What right do you have to bully her? Apologize to her right now."
"I did nothing wrong. Why should I apologize?"
Looking at Amelia's gloomy face, Sophia found it somewhat funny.
Her husband was being coveted for no reason, and she hadn't even gotten angry yet.
Yet Amelia was turning the tables on her!
"You!"
Amelia was quite upset by Sophia's cold attitude.
"If anyone should apologize, it should be Ms. Belle apologizing to me. Just back in the country and already trying to drive a wedge between me and my husband—what are your intentions?" Sophia snorted coldly, her tone full of mockery.
"I didn't..." Magnolia defended herself quietly.
But meeting Sophia's eyes full of cold light, she couldn't get the rest of her words out.
She couldn't help but step back, her face instantly turning pale.
How could a girl from the countryside have such a sharp presence?
"Better not. If there's nothing else, I'll head upstairs." Sophia coldly withdrew her gaze and walked toward the stairs.
Watching Sophia's departing figure, Magnolia clenched her fists unwillingly.
She came back this time for Benjamin.
Two months ago, she heard about Preston looking for a marriage partner for Benjamin.
She wanted to return immediately.
But at that time, Benjamin's health was very poor, and his episodes were becoming more frequent.
Even Elijah determined he wouldn't live past twenty-five.
At that moment, Magnolia hesitated.
Although she loved Benjamin very much, she didn't want to become a widow.
But now Benjamin's health had improved, and he still controlled the entire White Group.
This was the best time for her to return.
It was just a pity that things weren't as simple as she thought.
Sophia didn't seem as weak and easy to bully as she appeared.
To become Benjamin's wife, she had to first remove the obstacle that was Sophia.
Magnolia clenched her fists, silently making up her mind.
After going upstairs, Sophia felt more and more depressed.
Magnolia was showing off her close relationship with Benjamin in front of her, simply relying on Amelia's favor.
But this feeling of having treasures that originally belonged to her being coveted by others was really unbearable.
At dinner time, Sophia reluctantly came downstairs.
As soon as Benjamin got home, he noticed Sophia looked upset.
He quickly asked with concern, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Seeing him return, the temper Sophia had been suppressing suddenly flared up.
She snorted coldly, went to the kitchen to grab a bottle of milk, and went straight upstairs without saying another word to Benjamin.
Benjamin looked confused, not knowing what he had done to offend Sophia.
Seeing him return, Magnolia quickly came down the stairs, her eyes full of delight.
After three years, he had become more mature and stable, and more charming.
Looking at Benjamin's exquisite and beautiful face, Magnolia's heartbeat began to quicken.
She opened her mouth, wanting to greet him.
However, Benjamin walked past her as if he hadn't seen her, striding upstairs with large steps.
Magnolia's smile froze on her face, showing a trace of bewilderment in her eyes.
She looked at Benjamin's back in disbelief, stunned in place.
"Benjamin?"
But Benjamin had already gone far and didn't hear her call.
Benjamin quickly walked into the bedroom and saw Sophia lying on the bed playing with her phone.
Sophia lowered her eyes, her red lips pressed tightly into a straight line, her face full of dejection.
"Sophia, what happened? Are you unhappy?" Benjamin sat on the edge of the bed and asked worriedly.
"I'm fine." Sophia pouted and turned her face away, not looking at him.
Clearly looking angry.
Benjamin helplessly moved closer and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong? Who made our little princess angry?"
Sophia snorted lightly and didn't speak.
Benjamin continued to coax her patiently, "Sophia, I'm naturally a dull person, and sometimes I might overlook your feelings. So if I made you unhappy, you must tell me."
His attitude was sincere, his tone serious.