#11 “You are so Much Better Off Without Him!”

Alexander and Emily step off the elevator, returning to Stone Enterprise. As they ride up, Alexander finds himself still pondering his curiosity about Sophia Johnson.

Upon reaching their floor, they are greeted by Laura, who stands by the elevator with a stack of papers in her arms.

“I have what you asked for, Mr. Stone,” Laura says, her voice professional and composed. Alexander nods to Emily, telling her he will speak with her later, and walks alongside Laura toward his office. Once inside, he settles into his chair while Laura sits across from him..

“So, tell me, when have Ms. Johnson and I crossed paths during the last five years? There must be some incident or encounter that led to her acting so abhorrently towards me,” Alexander asks.

Laura hands Alexander a neatly organized spreadsheet showcasing his and Sophia’s schedules over the past five years.

“As you can see, there is absolutely no overlap between your events and hers during this time. I even went a step further and explored potential connections through proxies, but again, there’s no evidence of any interaction.”

Alexander furrows his brow as he examines the report. His attention is drawn to a large black empty box in the middle of Sophia’s events.

“What is this?” he asks, pointing to the conspicuous void.

Laura leans forward, “Well, it’s rather peculiar. Sophia Johnson seems to have vanished completely from records for approximately three years. There are no records of any events attended or any other trace during that time.”

indeed bizarre.” Alexander’s

dig that deep into that time, though, Mr. Stone. Would you like me to utilize some of our special networks to investigate a bit more?”

put a pin in it. I have more pressing matters to attend

Mr. Stone.”

replies, his voice

arrive at Johnson and Associates Law Firm. They are ready to finalize the legal arrangements and sign the final contracts. Sophia greets them cordially

a professional smile. “I have all the paperwork ready and labeled where I need

her voice filled with a touch of relief,

them, flipping through the pages and indicating where each person needs to sign. The process moves swiftly, and once the

have copies sent to you before the end of the day. Shall I walk you to the door?” she

his attention still fixated on his phone. He and Emily exit the

the process is finally over. She no longer has to deal with Alexander, at least

proceedings with Sophia are over. Now there would be no reason for Sophia Johnson to be an obstacle anymore between

speak. “Thank you, Alexander,” Emily says. I’m glad we got this

away from his phone, meeting Emily’s eyes momentarily before looking out the window. His tone

working more diligently, these mistakes will happen again. I cannot, and will not, continue to clean up your messes. And if you

silence her. She turns her gaze away, staring out of the car

*

and her best friend, Evelyn, stroll into Sunshine Cafe after

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