#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.”

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consider that a negative quality. “In the world of business, perhaps not. But when it comes to romantic relationships, stubbornness often becomes

it is not very reasonable to refuse me,” he remarked. Sophia raised an

chuckled, realizing he was indeed

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

Have a productive day, what was it?

cafe, Alexander couldn’t help but find his gaze following her. The way she moved, with an

found himself entranced by her physical presence as well. A slight smile played

mused to himself. “But this body is divine,” he couldn’t help but acknowledge, his eyes tracing her figure as

steps quick and purposeful. A part of him recognized

she wasn’t interested in

drifted towards his ex-wife. It was a topic he had managed to suppress for

of marriage, nor had he thought about how she felt about it. Sighing deeply, he muttered under his breath.

that, 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

in for a moment?” Alexander called his

leaned back in his chair. ” I’ve been thinking about the investigation into my ex-wife. I think it’s best

taking notes. “May I ask why, sir?” Alexander sighed. “I don’t think the personal

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

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