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….

off, Sophia’s anger rises, her voice escalating in volume, “To be honest, Mr. Stone,” she interjects, her tone dripping with sarcasm, “I

disagree, Ms. Johnson. You seem to care quite a bit about my opinion,” Alexander retorts,

Alexander interrupts her firmly, “And I expect you to treat my friend, Ms. Williams, with more respect than you

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

Emily responds wistfully as she watches Sophia disappear down

look, silently admonishing her choice of words, before he quickly

the elevator. “Why are you so mad at me,

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 just couldn’t understand who I

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 you. Sophia’s anger

man? Maybe you don’t know how to treat a woman as

on me, so I suggest you drop it. Many women like

lets out a

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

him. She whispers, “I am beginning

open. Sophia steps into the elevator, her stilettos echoing in the

is NO confusion. You are a client and nothing more to me. The moment this case is over,

her final words. “Do not ever touch me again. Now, run back

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