#29 “Tell Me How You Really Feel”

Seeing that Sophia is still looking at him with contempt, Alexander tries reassuring her, “I guarantee you I was just joking. I will not say a word to anyone.”

Sophia nods her head in acknowledgment, but the apprehension still lingers in her eyes. As she starts to turn her gaze out the window, Alexander presses on. “Look, I know that you very obvious.”@ don’t like me. That’s Shifting back to face him, Sophia holds his gaze, her expression guarded. She remains silent, waiting for him to continue.

“Well, at least you’re not denying it,” Alexander remarks softly. “Can you at least tell me what I did to deserve such distaste from you?”

Sophia chuckles, a mix of exasperation and amusement in her voice. “Are you serious?” she asks incredulously.

“Yes,” Alexander replies sincerely. “I feel like I deserve an explanation for all the animosity.”

Sophia takes a moment to collect her thoughts before responding, her tone becoming more assertive. “You know that Evelyn Crimms is my best friend,” she begins. “And the way you handled the situation with her father and his bank, it’s not only ridiculous and immature, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it borders on unethical.”

Taken aback by the sharpness of Sophia’s words, Alexander instinctively leans back slightly in the car. “Tell me how you really feel,” he comments.

“You asked,” Sophia retorts curtly, not backing down.

that it?” Alexander inquires, trying to understand her perspective. ” Is that

rolls her eyes, clearly annoyed.

“Well, the business of giving Barbara Williams the collaboration is also unsettling,” Sophia reveals. Alexander smirks slightly as if he anticipated this

curious about his

with the Williams family,” Alexander replies,

one bit about your relationship with the Williams family or any

made

do you know Michael?” she asks. “It seems like the two of

momentarily before responding with surprising candor, Michael

Alexander’s openness. Despite her shock, she doesn’t

calmly, absorbing the new

weight of the past evident in his eyes.” Complicated would be an understatement,’ ” he admits. “We’ve had our share of ups and downs over the

Sophia’s apartment building, they notice the building is completely dark. The driver pulls next to the curb and

respite from the still torrential rain, Sophia accepts the driver’s offer. She and Alexander watch as the driver briefly converses with the doorman. The driver quickly returns to the car, conveying the news, “It

over Sophia’s face. After her night, she only wants to crawl into bed and sleep. She lets out a long sigh and

he speaks up. “Look, my apartment building has an independent backup generator, so we still have power. If you feel

Stone’s place and not wanting to endure a night in her apartment without

her uncertainty. “In fact, I have some work I need to attend

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