Chapter 2 Matthew sighed in relief , leaning against her with a hint of a playful pout . [ ] " We haven't really been ... close ... since you had the baby . Tonight ... " ] Sophie's stomach churned . Just as she was about to speak his phone rang . ] Matthew shot her a guilty look , turning his back to answer . When he hung up , his voice was urgent . ] " Babe , emergency at the office . I have to go He grabbed his coat and rushed out . Sophie's heart seized . She quietly got in her car and followed . ] Matthew's car pulled to a stop in front of that hidden villa A few minutes later , Monica sauntered over and slid into the passenger seat . The car immediately started rocking violently , leaving no doubt about what was happening inside Sophie opened the listening app on her phone . [ ] The irony was sickening . She'd planted the bug years ago , worried about him during business trips . Now , it was her tool for catching a cheater . ]] " Good thing you faked that stomachache to get me over here . Otherwise , I'd have to spend another night playing the part at home . " ] Matthew's voice , laced with heavy breathing , came through the speaker . " You've kept yourself in much better shape . Sophie's covered in stretch marks ... it just kills the mood for me . " ] ed back Monica panted back . " Then don't go back tonight . Stay with me . " Matthew's movements grew more intense . Clearly , the car wasn't enough , because a few moments later he was carrying Monica into the villa . [ ] T Sophie sat frozen in her car all night , unable to comprehend how the man who had once sworn he loved her more than life itself could have become this person . The next morning , just as she was pretending to wake up , Matthew walked in , his hair still damp from a recent shower . " Sophie , get up . I'm taking you to an auction today . They've got some antiques I know you'll love . " [ ] He leaned down to kiss her forehead , his voice as gentle as it used to be. ] Sophie hesitated , but went with him . ] At the auction house , Monica suddenly appeared , wearing a red dress with a slit so high it was blinding [ ] " Mr. Wilson , let me take your coat for you . " [ ] Matthew recoiled as if she were toxic , his voice glacial Tm here with my wife . What are you doing here ? " All eyes immediately turned to them . Monica bit her lip , looking at Sophie with a wounded expression . " But you need an assistant , sir ..." Everyone knew Matthew doted on Sophie . Their wedding had been the event of the year , attended by every major figure in the city . Whispers immediately started . Matthew tightened his arm around Sophie's waist , frowning . " Monica , you are not needed here . Go back to the office . " ] Under the scornful gazes of the crowd , Monica fled in tears . Matthew gently kissed Sophie's forehead and guided her to their seats . [ ] But Sophie could feel the irritation radiating from him . ] As several litems went up for auction , his eyes were distant , and his foot tapped restlessly under the table Then , a gem called the " Heart of Radiance " was presented . Matthew immediately made a sky - lantern bid , signaling he would pay any price , then stood up . " Sophie , I'll be right back . Bid on anything you like " Everyone stared at Sophie with envy . " Mr. Wilson truly adores his wife ... a sky - lantern bid ! " " Well , she is a Harris . She wouldn't be interested in just anything . " ] Sophie paid them no mind . She followed him out . As she neared the women's restroom , she heard disgusting noises coming from one of the stalls . " You little devil , " Matthew's breathless voice said . " Who told you to wear that dress ? Wasn't three times this morning enough for you ? " " You were the one who was mean to me . " Monica purred , a note of pouty hurt in her voice . " Maybe you should have thought about this before you sent me away . "] Matthew seemed to sigh . " Behave . She's my wife in name , and all these important people are here because of the Harris family . You know that . " Monica let out a small , tearful moan . " But I'm your legal wife ! When do I get to be the one standing by your side ? " " Don't start , " Matthew's voice turned cold . " We agreed to keep this quiet . Don't cross the line . " ] He paused , his tone softening . " The gem I just bought is for you . As compensation . " " I want a wedding tool Bigger than Sophie's !" The rest of her words were lost in the sound of wet , sloppy kisses ! Sophie's stomach revolted . She staggered out of the auction house , leaning against a wall and gagging [ ] So this was the real Matthew Wilson . He gave her the title in public , but saved his real affection for Monica and their son His carefully constructed image of a loving husband was just a game to make a fool of her . The fake marriage certificate , the lavish wedding - it was all a sick joke . She closed her eyes and took a deep breath , telling herself , " Six more days . Just get through six more days and it's over . " She immediately called her assistant . " Liquidate all my shares and projects at Wilson Corp. Prepare the transfer agreements . " ] But her assistant's next words made her blood run cold . " Ms. Harris , the ' Guardian Project you were heading ... it was transferred to Assistant Moore's name last monthr ] ] 0100