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….

“To be honest, Mr. Stone,” she interjects, her tone dripping with sarcasm, “I couldn’t care less about your opinions or those of your friend.” She waves her hand dismissively

Johnson. You seem to care quite a bit

I expect you to treat my friend, Ms. Williams, with more respect than you have

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

wistfully as she watches Sophia disappear down the hallway.” She’s

words, before he quickly moves to chase after Sophia,

the down button for the elevator. “Why are you so mad at me, Sophia? I really don’t understand,” Alexander pleads, his

not angry at you. As I stated before, I have no personal emotions toward you. You are simply a

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

The real reason was that tramp Emily. You and she were having an affair,

you don’t know how to treat a woman as a

on me, so I suggest you drop it. Many

out a

so 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, Alexander allows a small smile to cross his facelets a small

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, Mr.

her stilettos echoing in the confined space. She

Stone,” she begins with a cold determination, “Let me make this very 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 of you again.

she delivers her final words. “Do not ever touch me again. Now, run back to your friend and leave me

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