Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife

Chapter 9

Chapter 9 How could a human be capable of having so many expressions in a matter of seconds?

Sofia had never thought this was possible until she saw the woman’s face turn from pale to red. Sofia observed Charlotte’s changing expression. Her face contorted, and Sofia spotted various expressions from irritation to anger, then to fright, and finally into something that could only be called a calm expression.

“| thought you still had about three months before you had to submit the album to your publisher?” Sofia looked confused as she acted as if she did not notice those expressions just now.

“Do you have problems with your publishers?” The publishers were the ones helping Charlotte with licensing her music. “Did something happen? Were they rushing you? Was it your fans?”

Charlotte hadn’t started her career because of her talent in acting but because she could sing. Her voice, while not the best, was perfect for sad and lonely songs. With the support of LH Group, her first song. immediately rose the charts and ended in the top 10 mosy-listened songs. of the year. She even won some awards, and from there, she started releasing more songs.

However, what the masses did not know was the fact that Charlotte could not write songs. The first song that she released, called “Sunflower Love,” was written by Sofia when she was in high school. It was something that she wrote while bored. Charlotte found it, thought it was cute, and the rest is history.

Since the song became popular, Charlotte had asked her to write song. after song until she was able to write 12 songs and even release an album. No one knew that she wrote those songs. To them, Charlotte was a genius songwriter and singer. Sofia did not ask Charlotte to credit her name as

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well because they were sisters. Moreover, Sofia believed that she did not. need all that money and recognition. After all, she was the heir of LH Group.

Looking back, Sofia was extremely dumb to let Charlotte use all those songs and claim them as hers. “Oh, no-nothing like that. However, | only have a few weeks to submit the first draft of the songs. So | thought you would be ready by then.”

“Char—you know about the winter collection, right?” Sofia frowned. Seeing Charlotte nod, Sofia smiled. “I know you would understand me. You are my sister, after all.”

“Of course,” Charlotte said with a sad smile on her face. “I have been wanting to tell them that | am planning to rest this year and the next. | cannot exactly handle both singing and acting at the same time. So...perhaps | can just cancel the album and focus on acting.”

Sofia sneered inwardly. How could she not know that Charlotte was currently trying to manipulate her? “Well, since | have been very busy, why not find someone to write the songs for now? | am certain you can find some ghostwriter willing to work for money, right?”

Charlotte blinked. She hesitated, then she told her that she would talk to her lawyer and manager about it. Sofia only smiled and nodded in response. In truth, she no longer wanted to be taken advantage of. Gone were the days when she would do. everything to cater to Charlotte’s moods. and needs. She was not her slave, and obviously, she was not her sister.

Their conversation, however, was interrupted by a knock on Sofia’s door. Then, the glass door opened, and Daniel walked in with a large bouquet of beautiful red roses and a large smile on his face.

“Surprise?” Daniel beamed. As always, he was wearing a sharp black suit that complemented his tall, well-built frame. His hair was neatly styled to the side, adding an extra touch of sophistication to his appearance. The

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suit exuded a sense of tailored elegance, accentuating Daniel's confident and polished presence in the room. “Daniel,” Sofia tried her best to sound enthusiastic, but how could she easily fool Daniel? “How come you are here?”NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

“Am | disturbing anything?” Daniel asked, staring at Sofia before turning his gaze to Charlotte. “Hey, Char... please don’t tell me | am disturbing some sister bonding time?”

“Oh, no, please... Charlotte got up. “l am about to leave anyway.” 14:17

“Leave?” Sofia frowned. “Why would you leave? Daniel brought lunch. Shall we enjoy it together?” Sofia asked. Now that she thought about it, Charlotte would always try to leave when Daniel arrived, but it was Sofia who would always stop her from leaving and ‘force‘ her to spend time with them.

Just as Sofia expected, Charlotte simply agreed without raising any fuss. After a few minutes, two men arrived with the food that Daniel ordered.

“Sweet and sour chicken, beef stroganoff, and some doughnuts from your favorite shop,” Daniel said.

Charlotte Sofia smiled. “Look at that, you even bought some of Charlotte’s favorite Steak Frites, Escargot, and creme brulee... you remembered it well.”

“| was craving for some. | didn’t know Charlotte liked it too...” Daniel was quick to answer. In response, Sofia only nodded. “Did something happen?” Daniel asked.

“No. | just forgot to write the songs for Charri’s next Album.” Sofia calmly said. She was already starting to eat her sweet and sour chicken and decided to ignore the two who were stealing glances at each other. She already knew where this was going, and she was willing to bet that this man would soon start convincing her to write those songs.

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“Hm?” Daniel looked at Charlotte. Now that Sofia thought about it, Daniel was a very good actor too. Did he perhaps go to an acting school in high. school? “I thought you already started writing those songs?” Daniel casually asked Sofia. The only people who knew about the fact that it was Sofia who wrote those songs were Sofia and Charlotte. However, it was Charlotte who told Daniel about it, saying that she felt guilty lying to her future ‘brother- in-law’. Charlotte decided to come clean and told Daniel about the ghostwriting. Naturally, Daniel only said kind words and even appreciated the fact that Charlotte had been honest about this whole thing.

“| did not like them,” Sofia shrugged. “I thought they were a little... familiar.”

“You already wrote some songs?” Charlotte could not help but ask Sofia. Almost immediately, Sofia saw that little hope flashed in Charlotte’s eyes.

“Just a few stanzas. They were nothing special. | chose not to continue. writing them.”

“Oh,” Charlotte nodded. Again, there was disappointment in her eyes. Seeing this, Daniel immediately cleared his throat. “Babe, why not show her those songs? Maybe she will like it?” Daniel asked.

“How could | show her something unfinished?” Sofia frowned as if the mere thought of giving Charlotte an ugly piece was truly making her

upset.

“It's alright Daniel. It’s not a big deal. Sister has been busy with the company and the winter collection. Moreover, the Annual Shareholder’s Meeting is coming. It’s not a big deal.” Charlotte said. Seeing this, Sofial almost laughed out loud. Did they truly think she was that stupid?

Sofia had the urge to laugh like a lunatic at the show that she was given. It had been years that these two had been playing her head like a ball! They liked messing with her, acting like they were helpless, and using her

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emotions to manipulate her.

These two betrayed her. Luckily, her secretary came in just in time to inform her that a phone call was waiting for her on line one. “Hello?” Sofia said.

“| sent flowers...” a deep sexy voice answered her. “It’s not as tacky as the one that you have now.”

Sofia raised an eyebrow, her gaze landed on the twelve red roses that Daniel had just given her. Then a mischievous smile appeared on her face. “Was it enough to surprise me?” she asked.

She had been on a roller coaster of emotions right now, she was about to explode from anger. His call felt like an anchor, the one that was preventing her from committing crimes at this very moment.

There was a brief silence on the other line before he said. “I hope...” Sofia smiled. Then she heard him say, “Turn around.”

She did not hesitate. She immediately turned around and let out a surprised gasp.