#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.”

Sophia was married to seems to have left no traces, and she’s determined to keep

agreement. “Indeed, and it’s clear she’s no

connect the dots. “A remarkable talent and

You’re not paying me to come back with empty hands.” Alexander’s eyes locked

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

determined to use her father’s

order to figure out how to remove her from Alexander’s life, I must know who Sophia really was,” she

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 hang between them, creating an almost

evening piecing together the puzzle, connecting the dots to reveal Emily’s involvement. She 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 yet. Instead, she decided to test the waters and gauge his

the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting around. them, Sophia chose her words carefully. “Emily’s

chuckled softly. “Ah, yes, I

While I’ve had dealings

skepticism. “It does seem

carried a hint of defensiveness. “Our interactions are purely work-related. Our families may be

prompted Sophia to dig deeper. “Your professional relationship

to mixing business and personal matters

seated at a shared table, a familiar occurrence for

slowly creeping in. A conversation with her

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