#37 “I Look Like Her Ex-husband.”

When Sophia returned to the table, she was relieved to find that Alexander had seemingly forgotten his last question.

“You know, Sophia, I could help you get revenge on your ex-husband,” he offered, his intention genuinely well- meaning.

Sophia couldn’t help but burst into laughter at his obliviousness. She found his suggestion amusing, considering her true knowledge of the situation. “There’s really no need for that,” she responded, a playful glint in her eyes.

“But he treated you so poorly,” Alexander persisted. Sophia chuckled. “Mr. Stone, you seem unusually invested in the affairs of the men around me this morning. It almost gives the impression that you have some… rather strong sentiments towards me.”

Alexander appeared taken aback for a moment before breaking into a smile that matched her own. “Oh, nothing of the sort. I simply wanted to offer my assistance.”

“And why would you want to do that?” He offered a straightforward explanation. “You’ve helped me before, and now I wish to return the favor.”

Sophia responded with a teasing tone. truly hope so. Nonetheless, I have no intention of tarnishing our already fragile relationship with questionable intentions.”

Alexander smiled at her candidness.” Your message is quite clear, Miss Johnson. Yet, I don’t understand your overwhelming desire to push me away all the time.”

say you share quite a few

world of business, perhaps not. But when it comes to romantic relationships, stubbornness often

understand your perspective, though I still think it is not very reasonable to refuse me,” he remarked. Sophia raised an eyebrow. “And

he was indeed demonstrating the

Glancing at her watch, she realized the time. “I need to head to the office now. Thank you for

nothing. Have a productive day, what was it? Cutting

bag. As Sophia gracefully left the cafe, Alexander couldn’t help but find his gaze following her. The way she moved, with an air of self-assuredness, intrigued him. He admired the way she carried herself, a mixture

it wasn’t just her demeanor that captured his attention; he found himself entranced by her physical presence as

this body is divine,” he couldn’t help but acknowledge, his eyes tracing her figure as she

part of him recognized that

had made it quite clear that she wasn’t interested in

the car, Alexander’s thoughts drifted towards his ex-wife. It was a topic he had managed to suppress for a long time, but

years of marriage, nor had he thought about how she felt about it. Sighing deeply, he muttered under his breath. “Maybe Sophia is right; I look like her

he started the car, the engine’s gentle purr a backdrop to his thoughts. As he pulled away from the cafe, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of guilt towards his ex-wife. As he settled into his office, he realized that it was time to

you come in for a moment?” Alexander called

course, Mr. Stone,” Laura replied, entering his office. Alexander leaned back in his chair. ” I’ve been thinking about the investigation into my ex-wife. I think it’s best

why, sir?” Alexander sighed. “I don’t think the personal question goes in

Mr. Stone. I’ll make the necessary arrangements to pause the investigation,” Jane

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