Being Pursued By Ex-husband
Chapter 130

Chapter 130

Sophia smiled faintly. “Didn't Mr. Xenos tell you, Mr. White? I wanted to meet your daughter because Ihave some personal matters to settle with her. But when I tried to arrange an appointment with yourdaughter, I couldn't because her schedule was too full. I could only ask Mr. Xenos to help me arrange ameeting with you.”

Tobias had always thought Sophia was not as good as his daughter, Bethany. Hence, when Sophiasaid that, he thought that Sophia was upset with the matter between Bethany and Alexander.

Laughing sarcastically, Tobias said, “Ms. Yarrow, if I'm not mistaken, you have already divorced Alex.So it's not your business whoever Alex dates! As Bethany's father, I've never interfered in mydaughter's social life! You're only Alex's ex-wife. Who are you to meddle in their relationship?”

Instantly, Alexander's face darkened. “She has the right.”

Looking at Tobias coldly, Alexander paused before continuing, “Moreover, to be clear, I am not in arelationship with Ms. White. The reason I invited you here was to deal with the matter of what Bethanydid to Sophia.”

Sophia was ready with her case as she showed the set of photos prepared by Yvonne to Tobias themoment Alexander finished speaking. “Mr. White, I'm afraid you've misunderstood me. I know I don'thave the right to meddle in Alexander's affairs now that I have divorced him. But the reason for mymeeting with you today was only to deal with the issue that your daughter has with me. I believe that Ihave not offended your daughter in any way, but I don't understand why she would go to great lengthsto make the life of someone as insignificant as me difficult. I have not met Old Mrs. Sharp and Mr.Sharp for a long time due to an old grievance that is better left unsaid. The problem is that yourdaughter has instigated them to look for me and make things hard for me. Unfortunately, I won't let this

slide, Mr. White, so I'll have to apologize in advance.”

While Sophia was talking, the corners of her lovely eyes upturned as she smiled. “I'll have to tell youone thing. What I hate the most is people who make things difficult for me.”

At first, Tobias was clueless about what Sophia was on about, but as he listened, he realized what itwas in the end.

It was the recent incident between Sophia and her maternal grandmother and uncle that had spreadlike wildfire. Although Tobias didn't explicitly pay attention to the news, Sophia was ultimatelyAlexander's ex-wife. Hence, it was a given that everyone was gossiping about the incident in theirsocial circles.

Even Tobias' wife had also blabbered something about Sophia being a vicious and cold-heartedwoman last night. She said that it served Sophia right when Alexander divorced her. When Sophia wasmarried into the Xenos family for three years, she didn't produce any heirs. Hence, Alexander musthave seen her true colors when he divorced her. Tobias' wife also speculated that perhaps the incidentwhere Sophia saved Kristen was a ploy to get Sophia herself married into a wealthy family.

Tobias had laughed it off as a rumor. After all, it sounded like one to him.

However, he had never thought that this rumor that he deemed of no concern to him was actuallyclosely linked to him.

Sophia was thorough in her preparations. She knew who Bethany had ordered to contact the Sharpfamily, how much money Bethany had given them, their bank transactions, and the photos of them

completing the deal. Sophia showed all of this to Tobias.

Hence, even if Tobias wanted to deny it, he couldn't because there was evidence against him.

As he looked at the photos and the bank transfers, Tobias, who initially looked angry because hethought he was deceived, started to stiffen and become pale. He opened and closed his mouth, but nowords came out of it.

Although the atmosphere was extremely awkward, Sophia did not feel uncomfortable at all.

She even had the time to appreciate Tobias' rapid changes in expression before saying, “Mr. White, Ibelieve I need an explanation for this matter.”

If Alexander weren't at the meeting today, perhaps Tobias' answer would be vastly different. He wouldsay to Sophia in her face with something such as, “I don't need to explain to you. If you need one, I'lljust say I'll do as I like! I want you to suffer because you are getting on my nerves!” However, Tobiashad to refrain from doing that because Alexander was next to Sophia.

In addition, this lunch meeting was arranged by Alexander. Hence, Alexander's stance on this matterwas obvious—he was on Sophia's side.

Looking at Sophia, Tobias took quite some time before trying hard to spit out what he wanted to say.“Ms. Yarrow, I need some time to verify your allegations. If it's true, then I'll have Bethany apologize toyou!”

Sophia then leisurely picked up the coffee cup from its saucer and took a sip before answering, “Oh, an

apology? But as of now, the incident has gotten way out of hand. Even I replace it hard to put it underwraps. I don't think it's enough if your daughter apologizes to me privately. After all, I can't really forgiveher if she apologizes to me in private.”

“Then what do you want?”

Noticing Alexander's attention on him, Tobias lowered his voice.

Sophia smiled. “One has to atone for their wrongdoings. My request isn't that outrageous. Now, withthe matter getting out of control, the public opinion of me has gone to an all-time low. And I'll have youknow, Ms. White played quite a big part in getting me there. When I saw that a lot of the netizens wereled by Ms. White around the nose, I emphasized and felt bad for their plight. I want only one thing. Shehas to apologize publicly, and I promise I will not pursue this matter after this.”

“Are you trying to destroy her future?” queried Tobias.

Since Bethany was a celebrity, if people knew Bethany had done something immoral from anannouncement, she could say goodbye to her future.

“Surely you're not joking, Mr. White? I did not hold Ms. White at gunpoint for her to do those thingsbehind my back. Mr. White, I believe you should improve on your listening comprehension skills. Asthey say, you reap what you sow, so I believe this is what Ms. White is facing right now.”

“How dare—”

“She's right,” Alexander, who had been silent, piped up.

Tobias' expression changed. “Alex, can you bear to see Bethany's future destroyed like this? She'syour childhood friend!”

Alexander looked at the man and scoffed, “She had it coming for her.”

In reality, the one Tobias feared was not Sophia, but Alexander.

After all, Tobias couldn't afford to offend the Xenoses, the Johnsons, the Schilds, and the Quails fromJadeborough.

Expedite was currently not in good shape to begin with. If Prosperity Enterprise refused to invest in hiscompany, then the White family might be removed from the wealthy social circle.

Everyone knew that Alexander Xenos, the current head of the Xenoses, was friends with CharlesJohnson. Therefore, with a word from the former, the latter would most certainly comply. In the end,Expedite would not be able to depend on Prosperity Enterprise as a backup plan.

Moreover, at this time, Prosperity Enterprise did not want to invest in Expedite.

As for Sophia, Tobias had always looked down upon her.

He believed Sophia was a delusional woman who wanted to live a high life and wondered what spellshe had cast over Alexander to have the latter following her wherever she went although they weredivorced.

Tobias refused to bow down to Sophia's demands, but the invisible pressure Alexander exuded made itdifficult for Tobias to oppose him. In a way, he had no choice but to acquiesce to her demands.

Nevertheless, Tobias had his pride as someone in the business industry for fifty over years. The moreTobias thought about how a young lady like Sophia was pressuring him, the angrier he got.

“Ms. Yarrow, as an elder, let me give you some words of advice. One has to stop while one is ahead.For now, I will look into this matter and give you an explanation for Alex's sake. But don't push your lucknext time, young lady, or you'll run the risk of failing.”

It was clear to Alexander and Sophia what Tobias meant. Only by relying on Alexander would she beable to demand all of this.

The moment Alexander heard Tobias' words, his face darkened.

Before he could retort, Sophia said, “Mr. White, rumors have it that you've been contacting Suny fromSunshine Group. It seems that Suny arranged for an appointment with you two days ago but canceledit yesterday. Do you know why?”

This incident was only known to Tobias and his secretary. Now that Sophia brought it up, Tobias' facewent pale. “How did you know about this?”

Sophia smiled wryly. “Oh, that? I am quite familiar with Suny, that's all.”

In fact, I am Suny herself!

After so much had been said, Sophia tried to leave a mock diagnosis. “Mr. White, your face looks redlike a tomato, so I think you should control your temper since it's bad for your health. As your junior, Ihave to leave you a word of advice. Don't look down on others, or you could get yourself in hot soup.”

“Did you just curse me?”

“No, I wouldn't dare.”

Although Sophia said that, the smug smile on her face indicated otherwise.