Sophia instinctively lowered her stance whenever she was around William, approaching him with her usual submissive posture.

“You've barely cleared out your desk at the assistants' office, and you’re already spreading rumors that I mistreated you?” William’s sharp gaze bore into her as he spoke.

Sophia felt a wave of nervousness, but she forced herself to stay calm and poured William a drink. “It’s just a misunderstanding. I didn’t renew my lease in ...