Sophie's POV
"You did really great, Sophie. I was really impressed!" said Miss Felestine while we were heading to the company lounge.
"I was really nervous a while ago. I thought I would start stuttering while presenting." I said.
We sat down on the couch. "I didn't actually notice that you were feeling nervous. You look so confident, sweetheart."
"You are complimenting me too much, Miss Felestine...."
She shook her head. "No, honey. I'm just telling the truth. You did really great and I am so proud of you."
"Thank you..."
"By the way, I saw that handsome guy who sent you here this morning, is he your boyfriend?"
"Huh? No, he's a very close friend of mine."
"Really? But you suit each other. I think your'll make a great couple."
I just smiled at her.
"Sophie, can we go for a dinner next week? I would like to know you even more." Miss Felestine smiled at me.
"Dinner next week? Sure, Miss Felestine. I'd love that."
She stood up so I followed her. "Please bring your parents with you too, honey. I would like to meet your wonderful parents."
"Huh? I think dad would love that too. I'll call him later and tell him about it." I said while smiling at her.
Miss Felestine smiled at me. "Alright, sweetheart. I'm already excited for that dinner."
"Me too..."
"Alright then I'll just see you guys there, okay? I'll be leaving now since I still have an important meeting with someone."
We hugged each other before Miss Felestine left.
I smiled.
I'm so glad that I found her. She's so nice to me and acts like my real mother. I'm so lucky that she's the CEO of this company.
I took my phone out from my bag then dialed my dad's number.
"Sophie?
"Dad, remember that woman who helps me when I was still a trainer model? She said she wants us to have dinner together next week. She wants you to go with me there."
"Really? But why? Why does she wants to see me?"
"Because she wants to know about me more, dad. She wants to know what kind of dad you are and what kind of daughter I've been to you."
"Alright, alright I'll go there with you."
"Thanks, daddy!!!"
***
I was about to call a taxi when my phone started ringing inside my bag. I quickly rummaged through it and took my phone out.
The caller's number was unknown.
"Hello? May I know who's---
"Meet me at Adeline Coffee Shop."
"Huh? Excuse me? May I know---
"I'm Lance and Vincent's mother."
My eyes widened. "M-Mrs. Hastings?"
"I will wait for you here."
I was about to speak again but then she already hang up the phone.
Why does she want to see me?
I took a deep breath and called a taxi. I was feeling nervous throughout the journey until it stopped in front of Adeline Coffee Shop.
I made sure to look decent first and I even fixed my hair before I stepped inside. The coffee shop was huge so I wasn't able to see Mrs. Hastings immediately but then when I turned around, I saw a beautiful woman sitting at a table near the glass wall of the shop.
I walked towards her and she immediately looked at me when I spoke. "G-Good Afternoon, Mrs. Hastings. I am Sophie Laurens."
"I know, we already met before so you no longer have to introduce yourself to me. Please take a seat."
"Thank You." I said as I sat down.
She sat properly and looked at me. "I've heard that you're the new brand ambassador of Felestine company. I also saw your face on some magazines. Looks like you finally found something that would give you enough money. Is that the reason why you left my son Vincent already?"
"M-Ma'am?"
"You already left Vincent, right? Did you leave him because you realized that his life is so complicated? And now you're going out with my other son because you know that he's the one who's going to inherit their dad's company?"
My brows furrowed. "Mrs. Hasting, that's not true. I am not dating Lance, we're just friends."
She laughed sarcastically. "I know exactly what kind of woman you are, Sophie. As far as I know, Lance was the one who helped you to get in to Miss Felestine's company. That only means that you really used him in order for you to gain success. You are using both of them because you want them to fight against one another!"
"No, that's not true. I'm not using any of them. Yes, Lance was the one who helped me and I'm thankful for that but I did not use him, I will never use him because he's been so good to me."
"And do you think I will believe you? You're going to file a divorce against Vincent then you'll get married with Lance, that's your next plan, am I right?"
I shook my head. "No, I'm not planning anything against anyone. I just want a peaceful life, Mrs. Hastings. I am not planning anything."
"You don't really love Vincent, do you? I'm sure you just used him in order for you to get rich and even married him even though you know that he's a mafia boss. Is that how low you are, Sophie?"
"Mrs. Hastings, I don't think you have the right to say those things to me. You don't even know the whole story. I didn't use anyone, and I will never use anyone just to reach my dreams and---
I got surprised when she suddenly slapped me. "Liar! You used him and you are going to use Lance too! This is what you should remember, you slut. Once I figure out that you are dating Lance, I will surely make your life miserable. Don't ever dare seeing him again. He doesn't deserve a woman like you."