Chapter 2

Sophia's POV

When I got home, Ethan was moving things into the study.

I stood in the doorway and glanced at him. "Are you sleeping in the study?"

He smiled at me, responding naturally. "I've been working late recently. I don't want to disturb your rest."

"Oh." I ignored him.

Probably wants to tell his mistress he only has sex with her.

I went into the master bedroom, pulled out the business card, and started searching online.

Sebastian's phone number was something I'd gotten from the property management at Renee's apartment complex.

Lucky for me, that property wasn't registered under Renee's name.

I wanted to know what exactly he did for a living.

To my surprise, searching Sebastian Hart's name brought up countless associated companies, several of which I'd even heard of.

He's... that rich?

No wonder he gave that helpless smile when he heard my husband's seven-figure annual income.

"Honey, want some coffee I made myself?" Ethan suddenly appeared.

I immediately closed my laptop, afraid he'd see.

A cup of hot coffee was placed in front of me.

"I have a female student whose family is quite wealthy." Ethan took my hand. "You know I've been busy trying to attract investors. I invited her over for dinner tonight to discuss investment opportunities."

I instantly understood his intention and looked up at him. "Which one?"

"Renee." Ethan mentioned the name casually, as if it had nothing to do with him.

"Sure." I smiled slightly. "Want me to cook?"

"No need, I'll do it." Ethan suddenly reached out and touched my face, his eyes full of warmth. "You don't need to do anything."

I looked into his eyes, feeling momentarily lost.

Perhaps my taste differed from Sebastian's. In my eyes, Ethan wasn't ordinary looking at all. He was handsome, educated, gentle, the type of man who'd easily appeal to wealthy women.

If he didn't love me anymore, why did he keep up such a good act?

At six PM, Renee came to our house.

Ethan went to the kitchen to cook, leaving me to chat with Renee.

"I didn't expect you to be so beautiful." She took the coffee, tilting her head and smiling at me.

I maintained my smile. "Mm... Are you surprised?"

Renee fell somewhat silent.

"But isn't this exhausting for you?"

She looked away toward Ethan. "Do you know why I came to your house for dinner?"

She turned back to face me. "Because the property manager at my building told me a woman's been asking about me recently."

My heart lurched.

Did she already know?

Renee leaned closer, lowering her voice. "I came to warn you."

I froze in place, my heart racing, palms sweating.