#36 “How Someone could Mistreat a Woman Like You.”

Sitting in the dimly lit expanse of his office, Alexander awaited Kyle’s report. He needed answers, and he needed them soon. As the door swung open, he turned his attention to the figure entering.

Kyle, the informant Alexander had enlisted, wasted no time in delivering his findings. His tone was direct and matter-of-fact, a reflection of the challenging task he had undertaken.

“I don’t know who this woman is, but she has covered her tracks very well,” Kyle’s words hung in the air, drawing Alexander’s full attention.

Alexander’s brow furrowed, a scowl forming as he processed the information. His impatience was palpable as he nodded for Kyle to continue.

“I can find absolutely no information about Miss Johnson’s two-year marriage,” Kyle’s words held a sense of exasperation as if he had encountered an insurmountable barrier. The revelation caught Alexander off guard. “So, she wasn’t married?”

Kyle shook his head. “No, she was married, but the details surrounding her marriage are shrouded in secrecy. I can’t even ascertain the name of her ex -husband, let alone the nature of their relationship.”

Alexander leaned back in his chair, fingers tented as he pondered the implications. “How is it possible that you can’t find any information?”

A smug smile graced Kyle’s lips. “I’ve been attempting to obtain her divorce papers, but they seem to be guarded as if they’re of utmost national importance. Despite my connections with the court, her background as a lawyer has made them tight-lipped.”

escaped Alexander. “Whoever Sophia was married to seems to have left no traces, and she’s determined to keep it

clear

racing to connect the dots. “A remarkable talent and an enigmatic past,” he

paying me to come back with empty hands.” Alexander’s eyes locked onto

Kyle departed, Alexander was left alone with his thoughts. Unbeknownst to Alexander, just beyond the closed door, Emily stood

insight into Alexander’s quest. She was determined to use her father’s connections to unravel the secrets

Alexander’s life, I must know who

next morning brought Alexander and Sophia to the same cafe, their paths crossing unexpectedly. There was a palpable tension in the air as they exchanged brief glances but refrained from engaging in conversation. The weight of their unspoken thoughts seemed to

had discovered the truth behind the scenes, Emily’s manipulations and schemes laid bare. Yet, she chose not to reveal her findings to Alexander just

wafting around. them, Sophia chose her words carefully. “Emily’s

softly. “Ah,

they typically work with such… characters?” Sophia probed further. “I can’t say for sure. While I’ve had dealings with Emily, I’ve never

skepticism. “It does seem like your families share more than just

are purely work-related. Our families may be

deeper. “Your professional relationship seems quite close, if

to mixing business and personal matters is quite different. Our

seated at a shared table, a familiar occurrence for them.

apprehension that was slowly creeping in.

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