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….

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

quite a bit about my opinion,” Alexander

I expect you to treat

locks eyes with Alexander. But instead of responding, she spins

she watches

of words, before he

at me, Sophia? I really don’t understand,” Alexander pleads, his voice filled with confusion. Regaining her

Stone, I am not angry at you. As I stated before, I have no personal emotions toward you. You are simply a client. However, I do feel sympathy for

our relationship is true. We were incompatible in so many ways. Our backgrounds

tramp Emily. You and she were having

you don’t know how to treat a woman as

across his face. ” Sophia, I have 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

lets out a disbelieving

do they say about getting more with honey than vinegar?” he quips, leaning in closer while still holding her

actions, Sophia quickly pulls her hand away but remains close to him. She whispers, “I am beginning to think something is seriously wrong with you,

stilettos echoing in the confined space. She

clear so there is NO confusion. You are a client and nothing more to me. The moment this case is over, I promise you, I’ll never think

close, but before it does, she delivers her final words. “Do not ever touch me again. Now, run back to your friend

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