3 “The Quicker, The Better.”

“Mr. Stone, what can you tell us about your current situation with the Senator’s daughter?”

A reporter yelled at Alex the moment he stepped out of the courthouse; the blinding sunlight assaulted his dark green eyes. The scene before him was chaotic, with reporters swarming like a hive of bees. Flashing cameras momentarily blinded him, and microphones were thrust into his face, each reporter vying for his attention.

Amidst the frenzy, their questions bombarded him like a relentless onslaught. “Is there any truth to you marrying the daughter of a Senator?” one reporter demanded.

Another chimed in, “Can you finally reveal the name of your ex-wife?”

The questions grew more personal and invasive. “How long have you been having an affair?” and “What can you tell us about the divorce agreement?” echoed through the air.

Alexander’s patience began to wear thin as he pushed his way through the crowd. He remained silent as he was in no mood to answer any reporter’s questions, especially ones that were so clearly misinformed. Just as he broke through the barrage, a reporter’s voice boomed from the back, catching his attention.

“Ms. Johnson, Ms. Sophia Johnson, can we have a moment of your time?”

the courthouse had transformed into a frenzied spectacle as the reporters quickly redirected their attention from Alexander to the stunning blonde who emerged from

confident step she took toward the courthouse stairs. As she moved, her impeccable sense of style was

he caught a fleeting glimpse of a smile gracing her lips. The

gathering, seemingly unperturbed by the relentless barrage of questions and camera flashes. Her composed

presence captivating their attention, and Alexander’s. It was apparent to everyone that she was extremely comfortable

she glided into the vehicle. As the car prepared to pull away, Sophia lowered

smelled danger on her face, although she is undeniably stunning. Alexander, observing Sophia from a close distance, assessed her with interest. Her smile hinted at a

Alexander, her gaze shifting from her phone to the disappearing vehicle. When she looked back at Alexander, she noticed an odd expression

was that?” Alexander inquired, trying unproductively

raised her eyes from her phone again, having just confirmed Alexander’s next appointment. “That was Sophia Johnson,” she

so familiar? The only Johnson

Alex’s eyes with a

Johnson? Judge Simon Johnson? The

toward their waiting Lincoln Navigator SUV that had pulled up in front of the courthouse, replacing Sophia’s car. “That’s the

stopped at the door to the car, closed the door, and took a step closer to Laura.

momentarily taken aback by the sudden intensity in Alexander’s voice. “Well,” she began, collecting her thoughts, “she’s the daughter of the late Judge Simon Johnson. She is a legendary lawyer in her own right. She has never lost a case as a corporate lawyer. She is also the founding partner of Johnson and Associates, which, as everyone in town knows, is a highly regarded law firm, considered one of the best, if not the best, in their

murmured, processing the newfound

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