Sophia scoffed. “Please. I’m just stating facts. Even if Mr. Cole walked back in right now, I’d say the same thing.”
I glared at her and turned to leave, but she grabbed my arm. Leaning closer, she lowered her voice into a threat.
“Lily Evans, you’d better step away from Ethan. I’m the one he wants now.”
“If you know what’s good for you, divorce him and get out of this company. Otherwise, don’t blame me for what comes next.”
I couldn’t believe how far a mere secretary thought she could go.
Just as I was about to shake her off, she suddenly flung herself to the ground.
“Ethan, you’re finally back!”
I turned toward the doorway and saw Ethan Cole storming in, fury in his eyes.
Without a word, his hand cracked across my face.
I stumbled back, hitting the edge of the coffee table, pain spreading instantly across my temple.
“Lily Evans, what are you doing?!”
Before I could speak, Sophia burst into tears, playing her part.
“Mr. Cole, Lily told me to pick up the papers on the floor. I was a little slow, so she shoved me down! My ankle feels twisted—it hurts so much!”