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….

with sarcasm, “I couldn’t care less about your opinions

care quite a bit about my opinion,”

but Alexander interrupts her firmly, “And I

face as she locks eyes with Alexander. But instead of responding, she spins on her heels and

responds wistfully as she watches Sophia disappear down the

he quickly moves to

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

at you. As I stated before, I have no personal emotions toward

further, “Why, though? Do you know her? Unfortunately, everything Emily said about my ex- wife and our relationship is true. We

complete bullshit, and we both know it, she thinks to herself. The real reason was that tramp Emily. You and she were having an affair, and our three -year marriage meant nothing to

a man? Maybe you don’t know how to treat a woman as a woman.” Continuing to press the down

hand; exasperation etched 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

out a disbelieving

with honey than vinegar?” he quips, leaning in closer while still holding her hand. Pleased with himself, Alexander allows a small smile to cross his facelets a small

whispers, “I am beginning

and open. Sophia steps into the elevator, her stilettos echoing in the confined space. She

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

before it does, she delivers her final words. “Do not ever touch

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