#12 “Do You Think He’ll Hold A Grudge?”

Alexander, unable to resist the temptation, approaches Sophia and Evelyn at the café patio. With a half- joking, half-intimidating tone, he addresses them.

“Well, well, well, if it isn’t the two ladies discussing their disdain for a certain someone,” Alexander remarks, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

“I couldn’t help but overhear your conversation. Evelyn, wasn’t it? I must say, I’m quite intrigued by your strong opinions about this ‘egotistical, arrogant, money-hungry man.”

Evelyn’s eyes widen as she recognizes Alexander. She stammers, “Oh… uh… Mr. Stone, I didn’t realize it was you. It was all in good fun, you know, just venting with Sophia here.”

Sophia, maintaining her composure, leans back in her chair and smirks.

“You should be flattered, Alexander. I am sure you know that Evelyn’s father owns a bank that heavily relies on Stone Enterprises. I’m sure he’d be interested to hear your reaction to his daughter’s colorful assessment of men. Alexander chuckles, his gaze alternating between Sophia and Evelyn.

“Is that so? Well, Evelyn, I hope your father has a good sense of humor. I’ll make sure to remember your spirited remarks. Who knows, it might spice up our business negotiations in the future.

“Mr. Stone, please, it was just a casual conversation. I didn’t mean any harm.” Evelyn’s face turns beet red as she tries to play down the situation. Alexander leans in closer, his tone shifting to a more serious but still playful one.

“Oh, I know, Evelyn. No need to worry. I always appreciate the honest feedback, even if it comes with a touch of colorful language. Just remember, though, words have a way of lingering in one’s memory.”

at the exchange, finding it both

it seems we have a mutual understanding now. Perhaps it’s best for us to leave it at that and focus on our respective endeavors.” Alexander straightens

history cloud our business relationship. But being the gentleman I am, I would like to offer you, ladies, a ride

an eyebrow, exchanging a quick glance with Evelyn before responding, “I think we

colder

to process the encounter. They sit there, bewildered, their gazes following

to Sophia, her voice

that was intense. I can’t believe I had a face-to-face encounter with him. Honestly, I’m surprised at how gentlemanly

raises an eyebrow,

you think he

a moment before

cost him money, so I highly doubt he

over her. “True,” she concedes, “but we have to talk about the fact that he does not have the slightest idea that YOU

off momentarily, lost in memories. “I never

smile plays on Evelyn’s lips

just saw him walk into that building down the street.

emotions washes over her. She turns to

conspiratorially, “this is the universe’s way of trying to get the two of you back together. I’m betting you and him

the situation. She playfully nudges her friend and replies, “Oh please, as if that would ever happen. The universe has a

*

her office work, the warm sunlight streaming through the window. Her

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