10 “We Need Her, Emily”

Alexander looks at Sophia suspiciously, a hint of curiosity in his eyes as he considers her interest in his ex-wife.

However, before he can respond, Emily interjects, her voice laced with defensiveness, “How is this any of your business or concern, Ms. Johnson?”

Sophia, growing weary of Emily’s presence and eager to distance herself from Alexander, lets out an exasperated sigh and turns to leave. But Emily reaches out, lightly grabbing Sophia’s arm, and continues.

“Alexander’s ex-wife was a mistake from the start. She has cost him millions of dollars that she in no way deserves. The woman is trash. She is not even worth still having a conversation about.”

Sophia shrugs off Emily’s hand, her eyes narrowing as she locks gazes with Alexander. “Could you please call off your attack dog? You clearly have no intention of answering my question, and I have important work to attend to.” A smirk plays at the corners of her lips as she delivers her biting remark.

Emily gasps, her voice filled with indignation, but Alexander swiftly interrupts her. “There’s no need for name-calling, Sophia. And I did intend to provide you with an answer.”

“Forget it,” Sophia retorts dismissively, her frustration mounting. Alexander, attempting to maintain a semblance of composure, responds, “I fail to see why you’re getting so upset. I agree that Emily spoke out of turn, but….

voice escalating in volume, “To be honest, Mr. Stone,” she interjects, her tone dripping with sarcasm, “I couldn’t care less

to care quite a bit about

I expect you to treat

Alexander. But instead

as she watches Sophia disappear down the hallway.”

Emily a stern look, silently admonishing her choice of words, before he quickly moves to chase after Sophia, determined to

mad at me, Sophia? I really don’t understand,” Alexander pleads, his voice

angry at you. As I stated before, I have no personal emotions toward you. You are simply a client. However, I do

and our relationship is true. We were incompatible in so many ways. Our backgrounds and values clashed. She

Emily. You and she were having an affair, and our three -year marriage meant nothing

to treat a woman as

to tell you, this ‘hard-to- get’ game does not work on me, so I suggest you drop it. Many women like to go down that route, but it’s not a great look for

lets out

laugh is so much better. What do they say about getting more with honey than vinegar?” he quips, leaning in closer while still holding her hand.

but remains close to him. She whispers, “I am beginning to think something is seriously wrong with you,

in the

to me. The moment this case is over,

her final words. “Do not ever touch me

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