#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

clear she’s no

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

paying me to come back with empty hands.” Alexander’s eyes locked onto Kyle’s. “I need answers, Kyle. The pieces of this puzzle

me on the case, then.” As Kyle departed, Alexander was left alone with his thoughts. Unbeknownst

insight into Alexander’s quest. She was determined to use her

to figure out how to remove her from Alexander’s life, I must know who Sophia

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

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

aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting around. them,

“Ah, yes, I

with such… characters?” Sophia probed further. “I can’t say for sure. While I’ve had dealings with Emily, I’ve never encountered clients quite like this,” Alexander replied

does seem like your families share

defensiveness. “Our interactions are purely work-related. Our families may be close, but my relationship with Emily

candid response prompted Sophia to dig deeper. “Your professional relationship seems quite close, if

to mixing business and personal matters is quite different.

at a shared table, a familiar occurrence for them.

that was slowly creeping in. A conversation with her ex-husband wasn’t

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