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Married To A Cruel CEO

To the public, wealthy businessman Tristan Quartararo is a flawless, gentle gentleman. Deeply infatuated, Sophia Walters eagerly accepts his sudden marriage proposal, envisioning a flawless future together. However, her dream instantly dissolves into a living nightmare on their wedding night. The perfect persona Tristan maintained was merely a calculated trap. Now bound to a man who transformed from an angel into a vengeful demon, Sophia must uncover the dark grudge fueling his cruelty.
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Chapter 9

Sophia kept telling stories all the way home. He kept on discussing his first experience of diving and surfing with Tristan. "I'm really happy and enjoying our trip today."

Tristan smiled faintly. The man then replied. "If you want, we can schedule this sport every week or month."

"Certain." Sophia turned to look directly at Tristan's face. The woman immediately nodded. "I agree that we go diving and surfing once a week or two together. I'm very happy to have a sports partner like you."

"I like you too, Sophia. Really like you," Tristan muttered with a bland smile. The look on his face was hard to tell. Which even made Sophia dizzy.

"What did you just say?" Tristan glanced, then shook his head. "Nothing. I'm just saying that I'm also happy to have a sports partner like you."

Sophia nodded. Believe what Tristan just said. "Do you want me to take you directly to the apartment? Or do you want to stop by my house first?"

"Your house?" Sophia asked in disbelief. It is nothing. He is fairly new to the figure of Tristan. Then now, being invited to stop at his house made Sophia a little awkward.

"Yes, to my house. Right now, there must be a barbecue party. Who knows you'll want to join," Tristan offered once again.

"No need, Tristan. I don't like it when I suddenly stop by your house. Surely later, your family will ask a lot of questions to yourself or me," Sophia politely refused.

"Don't worry. My family is very nice. They won't interrogate you with all kinds of questions either." Sophia was silent for a moment. She was considering whether to accept Tristan's invitation this time to stop by. "You'll be fine, Sophia. I just stopped by to get to know my family. Who knows you'll fit in? We can get married the day after tomorrow," joked Tristan carefree.

Which of these words almost made Sophia's heart drop instantly. "Marry?"

Seeing the confused look on Sophia's face, laughter immediately escaped from Tristan's lips. "I'm just kidding."

"Oh my, Tristan!" Sophia squeaked as she pinched the arm of the man next to her. "You're giving me a heart attack."

"But, if you take it seriously, I'm fine too."

Once again, Tristan made Sophia's heart beat wildly. She was sure, and her face must have turned red from the shame of being teased constantly like this. "Arsene!"

"Yes, yes." The man laughed. "So how about it? Want to stop by my house for a bit?" "Okay, if you insist. But I can't stay too long."

Tristan nodded in understanding. The man then increased the speed of his car to get to his residence as soon as possible. Entering the housing complex in Kensington, London, Sophia could guess that Tristan was indeed a man from a very wealthy class.

Only prominent businessmen can afford to own a house in an elite area like this. And when the man's car had entered the courtyard of one of the houses, Sophia hastily grabbed her shopper bag, which was in the back seat. Rechecked the makeup and smoothed a little hairdo.

"We have arrived." Tristan got out of the car first. Walk around, then help open the door for Sophia.

"Thank you very much."

"My pleasure."

Tristan then led Sophia to enter the house into the back garden immediately. Over there, there was Raphael with his two friends and Aurora, who was also with one of his best friends.

"Tristan, you're home?" Raphael scolded when his eyes caught the blue-eyed man's presence. "Yes, Uncle. Just arrived."

"You don't want to introduce us to the beautiful woman you're bringing with you?"

Tristan nodded. He motioned for Sophia to step forward, approaching the position where his family was gathered. "Introducing, Uncle, this beautiful woman named Sophia,"

Raphael smiled. The man kindly reached out his hand, inviting Sophia to shake hands. "Nice to meet you Sophia. I'm Raphael Gamaliel Smith. I'm both an uncle and a parent to take care of Tristan."

Sophia nodded. Politely welcome Raphael's hand. "Sophia Walters Walters. Nice to meet Uncle."

"Walters? Are you Alfonso Craigh Walters's daughter?" guessed Raphael. "Yes." Sophia nodded. Correcting Raphael's guess. "Uncle know my Papa?" Now it was Raphael's turn to shake with a faint smile. "Of course I know. Who doesn't know a successful businessman like Alfonso," he said. "Then please enjoy the food that is already on the table, Sophia. Make yourself at home," the man continued kindly.

Getting good treatment from the Tristan family made Sophia breathe a sigh of relief. She had imagined the no-no before. After getting acquainted with Raphael, Tristan also invites Sophia to familiarize themselves with Aurora. It's the same with Raphael, the woman with long hair is also friendly to Sophia.

"Nice to meet you Sophia. I hope we can be good friends."

Satisfied with getting acquainted with all his family members, Tristan invited Sophia to tour the house. Shows the woman where are the best spots that Tristan often goes to spend time, relax and contemplate.

"Your house is very comfortable. Plus your harmonious family must be very pleasant living here." Tristan nodded in agreement.

"Of course it's fun. Especially if I can bring you into this house. Then lock and torture you to my heart's content," Tristan muttered. But instead of saying that, he said the opposite. "I also feel grateful, even though I don't have parents, at least I can still feel immeasurable happiness." "In that case, thank God." Sophia then glanced at the clock on her wrist; it was already seven in the evening. He had said before that he couldn't stay at the man's house for long. "It's late. Can I go home now?"

"I'll take you."

After saying goodbye, the two immediately left the Tristan residence. Raphael seemed to continue to watch the two until their shadows disappeared from view. Reaching a cell phone from his trouser pocket, Raphael called someone. When the call was picked up, he spoke hastily.

"Keep an eye on Tristan. He just came out of the house. I don't want you to be careless in the slightest. Tell me all the moves he makes out there," he order.

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