Chapter 475

My brow furrowed as I turned around, only to see Sophia standing before me, her expression cold, a hint of mockery curling at her lips. Annoyance flickered in my eyes. Without a word, I walked past her, heading toward the restroom. I had no intention of letting her know I was here to see Clayton. The last thing I needed was her ruining things. I wanted to secure this funding for Shine Studio, to ease the weight on our shoulders. Sophia's gaze darkened when I ignored her again. She stepped forward, blocking my path. "Joshua, how long are you going to keep up this act?" I stopped, meeting her gaze—dark and unreadable. "I'm the one acting? Sophia, whatever was between us ended a long time ago. I've told you over and over—I don't love you anymore. What makes you think someone like you is worth me wasting years of my life over? Sophia stood in front of me, her brow knitting even tighter at my indifference. She swallowed down the anger rising in her chest and said coldly, "Joshua, play