#32 “Sophia is A Force to be Reckoned with.”

After parting ways with Michael, Sophia continued her day at the hotel. Little did she know, Michael’s encounter with her had an unexpected outcome.

Watching Sophia walk away, Michael found himself crossing paths with Emily Williams within the bustling corridors of the hotel. A smile crosses his lips. He couldn’t help but seize the moment to engage in some playful banter, his tone flippant as he teased her.

“Well, well, if it isn’t Alexander’s girlfriend. Waiting here for a romantic date, I assume?” Michael says as she slides up alongside Emily.

Emily’s cheeks flushed a faint shade of pink, a mix of embarrassment and surprise sweeping over her features. Stammering, Emily replies, “I-what? No, I’m not his girlfriend. I’m here for something else entirely.”

Michael’s eyes sparkled mischievously, the bouquet of vibrant flowers in his hand that Sophia had rejected. He presents it with a dramatic flourish. With a grin, Micheal replies, “Ah, so you’re saying you’re not here to sweep him off his feet?”

Emily’s initial embarrassment morphed into amusement; her voice laced with a touch of sarcasm. “Oh, absolutely. I’m just here to woo him away from the glamorous life he’s living.”

Michael laughed, finding her candidness refreshing. “Well, in that case, I’ve got a bouquet of hope right here.” As Emily looked at the bouquet, her playful demeanor shifted, and she met his gaze with an unexpectedly serious expression.

“Michael, is it possible… could it be Sophia Johnson you’re chasing after?” Emily pointedly ask. Michael’s grin wavered for a split second, replaced by an intrigued expression. “And if it were?”

Emily’s gaze held his, her voice laced with genuine curiosity. “Interesting. Just remember, Sophia is a force to be reckoned with.”

they conversed, it became apparent that their paths were not entirely disconnected. Sophia’s name wove its way into their dialogue, revealing unexpected connections. Michael asks with

her work is linked to a

Michael responds with a wink. As the two continue to talk, their words are overheard by the journalist keen that

Emily and Michael,

Sophia, or at least make Sophia’s day crappy. With a smile, she answers the journalist, “We might have been discussing

about what’s happening here or why Sophia Johnson is here? Of course you can do it off

a full shape in her mind. She exchanged a glance with Michael before turning to the journalist with an

Ms. Johnson but, I think I have an idea that might pique your interest. How about I give you access to certain hotel interior areas? There might be a story waiting to be

hotel, Emily discreetly

the same meeting room where her client and his secretary were engrossed in hushed conversation. The atmosphere shifted as she

I should know?” Her client cleared his throat, attempting to regain his composure. “Ah, Sophia, we were just discussing

more than met the eye. “Transparency is paramount. I trust everything is above board?” Sophia replies. The

all great negotiations comes some wiggle room, wouldn’t

and nodded. She nodded in return and

on?” Sophia asked again, her irritation showing. “I have an idea,” the client began. What if we talk to the other lawyers? I am sure there is some way we can work

bribing the other lawyer, but wanted to hear him say it himself. She raised an eyebrow and commented, Sure. We can

was thinking something more direct.

am afraid that is impossible. Upholding ethical

that’s a shame, the client

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