#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.”

with a knowing smile. “Well, let’s just say you share quite a few traits with my ex-husband, particularly a maddening level of

a negative quality. “In the world of business, perhaps not. But when

not very reasonable to refuse me,” he remarked. Sophia raised an eyebrow. “And

chuckled, realizing he was indeed demonstrating

watch, she realized the time. “I need

grinned. “For nothing. Have a productive day, what was it? Cutting heads,

but find his gaze following her. The way she moved, with an air of self-assuredness,

it wasn’t just her demeanor that captured his attention; he found himself entranced by her physical presence as well. A slight smile played on his

real devil when she decides,” he mused to himself. “But this body is divine,” he couldn’t

and purposeful. A part of him recognized that it might not be a bad idea to focus on work and

wasn’t interested in pursuing anything beyond a

way to the car, Alexander’s thoughts drifted towards his ex-wife. It was a topic he had managed to

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

but feel a sense of guilt

come in for a

Alexander leaned back in his chair. ” I’ve been thinking about the investigation into

sighed. “I don’t think the personal question goes

am really sorry, Mr. Stone. I’ll make the necessary arrangements to pause the

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