Mr. CEO's Substitute Bride-Chapter 984 - 980: Spoiling Her Like a Father Spoils His Daughter

Nicholas Croft reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a wallet, took out a business card and tossed it onto the hospital bed. "This is my business card. If you have any grievances, call me directly. I’m always available."

After saying this, he shoved the wallet back into his coat pocket and led Sophie Foster out of the hospital room.

Only after the two had disappeared did the man nervously pick up the business card from the bed. Seeing the name embossed in gold letters, his expression turned worse than crying.

President of Infi Entertainment, a big shot in the entertainment industry. No wonder he looked so familiar, turns out he often makes the news...

Once they left the hospital room, Sophie’s proud demeanor quickly faded, and she kept rubbing her hand, complaining, "It hurts, it hurts, it hurts so much..." Then she reached out her little hand to Nicholas and pouted, "Uncle, blow on it for me, it hurts."

Looking at the little hand in front of him, the palm had already changed color. Nicholas gently cupped her hand and blew on it lightly. Seeing the focused look on his face, Sophie chuckled happily.

"Uncle, is what you said just now really true?"

"What did I say?" Nicholas looked up briefly, then continued to blow on her palm.

"Um...just...you said I can walk around T City like I own the place."

"Sophie, remember, besides Uncle, no one is allowed to bully you. If the sky falls, Uncle will hold it up for you."

Looking into Nicholas’ sincere eyes, Sophie puffed out her cheeks and nodded, "I’ve got it!"

After agreeing, Sophie frowned in confusion. "But Uncle, why do you bully me?"

Upon hearing Sophie’s question, a hint of playfulness appeared in Nicholas’ eyes. He tapped her nose and whispered, "Does it count as bullying when Uncle pins Sophie down?"

Sophie...

Suddenly, she smiled, her heavily made-up eyes curved into crescent moons. "It does, but Sophie really likes it."

"Little minx, always trying to seduce me," Nicholas said, squeezing her chin playfully. Sophie turned around, wrapping herself around his arm as they continued walking down the hallway, proudly saying, "What can I do, Sophie just loves seducing Uncle Nicholas..."

Nicholas’ affection for Sophie was almost obsessive. It wasn’t just a man loving his woman; perhaps because Sophie had a pitiful background, he treated her more like a daughter, wanting to spoil her and make her a little princess whom everyone envied.

But it was precisely this indulgence that led Sophie to act recklessly, so much so that Nicholas later realized he had been too lenient. By the time he wanted to correct it, it was already too late.

On the way back, Nicholas said, "Sophie, you shouldn’t sing at nightclubs anymore."

It was only after the incident that he felt he hadn’t thought things through. Luckily Titus Zane and Mia Foster were there at the time; otherwise, if Sophie was alone, he would have regretted it immensely if that man had taken her away by force.

"Then what can I do?" Sophie turned her face to look at Nicholas. "I only graduated from junior high, I’m afraid even a receptionist wouldn’t hire me."

Sighing, Nicholas said, "How about you come work at my company as my secretary? I’ll feel more at ease with you under my watch."

"No way, I’m scared you’ll take advantage of me." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Nicholas...

He was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, unsure if Sophie was joking or if her limited education meant she didn’t understand what those words really meant.