#34 “I had a Better Alternative.”
Sophia sat in her office, surrounded by a mountain of documents, her thoughts immersed in the intricacies of the investigation. The door to her office slammed open, and her assistant Trevor burst in, an urgency radiating from him. Without giving her a chance to speak, he launched into his news.
“Turn on the news on your TV,” Trevor demanded, his tone urgent and his face flushed. Baffled by his abrupt entrance, she questioned, “What’s going on?”
Trevor grabbed the remote without answering, the TV screen flashing to life and revealing a news segment featuring Michael.
Reporters swarmed around him in front of the hotel they had met at just two days prior. The reporters’ barrage of questions filled the air.
“So, you’re asserting that Sophia had no involvement in the bribery?” they questioned, their voices eager for his response.
A smug smile curved Michael’s lips as he responded confidently. “Absolutely. I’ve obtained the footage from the lobby cameras that show me and Miss Johnson engaged in a conversation with me at the exact time she’s accused of arranging the bribe.”
As if on cue, the video played on the screen, capturing their interaction in the hotel lobby, effectively providing an alibi for the time in question.
“As this evidence will be presented in court,” Michael continued, his tone resolute, “I’m committed to seeing this through until the case is clarified. The truth will be established under the scrutiny of the judge.”
With those words, he reentered the hotel, the reporters trailing after him with a flurry of additional questions.
The news segment continued, a reporter’s voice questioning him about the bouquet of flowers he was holding during their encounter, and whether he and Sophia had a romantic connection.
Sophia turned off the TV relieved. Michael had managed to find concrete evidence to support her innocence and was willing to go to court to ensure her name was cleared. Despite her reservations about deepening her relationship with him, gratitude welled up within her.
“I’ll call him,” she decided. Trevor’s response was swift, a knowing smile on his lips as he handed her his phone. “I was already dialing.”
With a faint smile of her own, Sophia accepted the phone and prepared to express her gratitude to the unexpected ally who had stepped up to defend her reputation “Hello, Michael,” she greeted him.
זיי guess you’re watching the news,” he responded. “Thank you. I know you shouldn’t have bothered, and yet you supported me.” Her gratitude was evident, her words sincere.
“It was nothing. I just couldn’t help but notice in yesterday’s reports that it couldn’t have been you when we were together. I thought I’d give fate a little nudge,” he admitted.
like to have lunch together? I have to thank you,” Sophia
miss the chance to have lunch with you for anything in the world,” he responded, his flirtatious undertone unmistakable. Sophia’s laughter danced through the line. “You
an hour,” he confirmed, his anticipation clear. “Don’t make
you,” he agreed. Sophia had arranged for a car to pick up Michael from his office. She had chosen The Sartorial Bistro, a fabulous new restaurant in the heart of the city that had caught her eye. It was a place she had been meaning to visit for the past month,
breathtaking view of the entire city, and its walls were adorned with lush
graced his face as he took in the
the place is superb,”
glad you like it. I wanted to do something special to express my gratitude for the help you provided,” she replied. Michael waved his hand dismissively.
glint in his eye, he reached into his pocket. “This is
blinked in surprise as she accepted the box, her tone
lid opened, it revealed a pair of earrings, strikingly similar to the ones
no need,” she
into their seats when a
stunned. Sophia turned to
Sophia’s tone
the corridors you passed through. Proving that you had nothing to do
of
you think you’re proving something with just this video, it’s a good thing you didn’t become a lawyer. Your vision only shows a small amount of time that Sophia
seeped into her words as she intervened on Michael’s behalf. She
hotel at the time. Made him testify. Which are described here and
blinked in surprise, taken aback by the extent of his actions. “I told you not to worry, I was going to be fine on my
held a hint of smug satisfaction as he spoke, a touch of a smile
did you
for Sophia to return to the office, so I spoke to her secretary,” Alexander’s response was simple,
a hint of suspicion. Her assumption that her assistant wouldn’t divulge such information for any
ordered lunch for himself. Michael couldn’t help but comment, “Isn’t it a bit impudent to come
Michael. His presence stirred an internal annoyance, as he was well aware of Michael’s motives for spending time with Sophia. It was only
romantic date, I don’t see why I shouldn’t join,” Alexander’s response carried a touch of
we’ve gathered to say thank you for Michael’s help, I don’t see why I shouldn’t treat you too. After
awkward. Despite their verbal sparring, Sophia chose to focus on the food, determined not to get caught up in their
want their past conflicts to overshadow the present. As the meal concluded, she thanked Michael once more for his help, a genuine smile gracing her lips. Outside the
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