Chapter 14 に Sophia followed Jason into his study , her voice still tearful . " Jason , if Victoria really hates me this much , I should never have come back . " Jason rubbed his temples , his tone relatively gentle . " Don't overthink it . She's probably just in a bad mood . " " Why is she in a bad mood? Is it because of me ? " Sophia's tears streamed down her face . " I know I never should've come between you two … " Jason didn't respond . He poured himself a glass of whiskey . Seeing this , Sophia cried even harder . " Don't you love me anymore ? No one in this world has ever truly loved me . If even you abandon me , what's the point of living ? " As soon as she finished speaking , she suddenly jumped up and rushed toward the floor - to - ceiling window . Jason moved quickly . He grabbed her wrist , spilling the expensive whiskey across the floor . " Stop it ! " His voice carried suppressed anger . Sophia collapsed into his arms , sobbing . " Then could you please … Just like before … " up , her 1/1 She looked eyes red and swollen . . " At least punish her a little ? The way she treated me today really hurt . " Jason was silent for a moment , then finally nodded . Just as they reached Victoria's bedroom door , the The butler rushed over with a pale face . " Mr. Reid , there are police officers outside . mansion's doorbell suddenly rang sharply Before he could finish , three uniformed officers had already entered . Victoria was somehow already standing in the hallway . She wore a silk robe , her long hair cascading loosely over her shoulders , gleaming softly under the lights . " I called them , " she said , her voice terrifyingly calm . અને ગળા અન તે સમયે પ્રકાર અને નવા Jason's face went ashen . " Victoria ! " Victoria calmly rolled up her sleeves , revealing shocking bruises on her arms . " I'm pressing assault charges against Sophia She looked at the officers . " The evidence is right here . " " Are you insane ? " Jason grabbed her wrist . " She was just joking with you ! " " Joking ? " Victoria sneered and yanked her hand back . " Mr. Reid , you have a very unique definition of jokes . Sophia went pale , quickly defending herself . " I didn't mean to … I was just- " Then apologize . " Victoria cut her off . " Otherwise , we'll let the courts handle this . " Under the officers ' watchful eyes , Sophia could only bite her lip and bow her head in humiliation . " I … I'm sorry . After the police left , Victoria shut her door without looking back . Jason stood there , his brow furrowed . Had Victoria really changed this much , or was it his imagination ? Page . Later that night , Jason knocked on Victoria's door . She leaned against the doorframe , her robe slightly open at the collar , revealing her delicate collarbone . She held a glass of red wine , asking lazily , " What do you want ? " Jason's gaze lingered on her for a moment . " What's gotten into you lately ? " He softened his tone . " Sophia's just staying temporarily . You're already Mrs. Reid . What more could you want ? " " Jason . " Victoria interrupted before he could say more , her red lips curving into a mocking smile , She took a slow sip of wine . " Playing house with me while letting her move in . Is messing with me entertaining for you ? " " That's not what I meant . " Jason frowned , but the door slammed shut in his face . He stood outside her door , his expression stormy . The Victoria before him was nothing like before . When did the woman who used to obey his every word become so impossible to control ? On the other side of the mansion , a priceless vase crashed to the floor , shards scattering everywhere . Sophia trembled with rage , sweeping everything from her vanity . " Victoria Coleman ! " she hissed , gritting her teeth . " You'll pay for this ! "