#14 “This Incident Ends Here.”
Before reaching the door, Sophia’s determined footsteps come to a halt. With a sense of urgency, she walks back to Steven, who curious smile. greets her with a “One more thing, Mr. Mhyler,” she says.
Steven leans in attentively. “Of course, go ahead.’
“It is crucial that you do not mention to Mr. Stone that we met today,” Sophia asserts, her eyes locked with Steven’s. ” And please, do not reveal my true identity to him. I am warning you it would be bad for everyone!”
Confused by her request, Steven raises an eyebrow. “Ms. Johnson, you are putting me in a very tricky situation.”
Sophia leans closer, her voice almost a whisper, “I realize that Mr. Mhyler, and I am sorry about that; however the best decision you can make is to stay silent.” “But, Ms. Johnson…”
Sophia cuts him off, “Steven, it is imperative that this stays between you and me. This is not a request.”
Uncomfortable with the demand, but realizing he does not have a choice. Steven relectuanly replies, “Your secret is safe with me.”
Sophia nods gratefully. She turns again towards the door, eager to leave. The once-crowded lobby of the restaurant has become even more packed with patrons, making it difficult to navigate. In her haste, she overlooks Alexander and Emily as they make their way through the crowd, their eyes fixed on her.
whispers to Alexander, curiosity in her voice as
Sophia as she walks out the door, slows his steps and replies, “I have no idea. I am
abruptly stops, his expression
all business. He meets Alexander’s piercing gaze. Emily, caught in the crossfire, shifts uncomfortably, her eyes darting between the two men. “What in the hell were you doing here with Sophia
your concerns, but I assure you
leans back in his chair, his arms crossed tightly. “I find it hard to believe that this was a mere casual discussion. There
there is nothing more to it,” Steven says, trying
the movement of funds from the Crimms’ bank to Emily’s, which, as I informed Ms. Johnson, cannot be reversed now.
Steven considers telling Alexander the true identity of Sophia, but he quickly reconsiders. The fallout would have devastating consequences for not only Stone Enterprises, but for his own job as well. “Tell me, Steven,” Alexander’s voice drips
a breach of trust? In fact, as far as I can tell, it seems like an act of revealing insider information. It
again for a moment, weighing his options. He knows the consequences of revealing the truth and the potential fallout
“Alexander. I assure you there was nothing inappropriate or
leans back in his chair, his tone resolute. “Very well.
He understands the severity of the situation and the
tonight to all employees of Stone Enterprises terminating all collaboration with Crimms’
*
lingering in her mind. She sees Evelyn, seeking refuge from the storm brewing in her
to hear the details of
wine. She releases a heavy sigh, allowing the
divulging the full extent of the conversation wouldn’t serve Evelyn well,
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