#41 “She Changed the Contract.”

Emily paced nervously outside Alexander’s office. He had called his lawyer Steven. She couldn’t hear their conversation, but she was definitely going to do her best to find out what was going on. The moment the lawyer came out of the office, Emily headed straight for him.

“Steven, may I have a moment of your time?” Emily asked, her tone polite but with a hint of urgency. Steven hesitated for a moment, his eyes darting between Emily and Alexander’s closed office door. “Of course, Emily. What can I help you with?”

Emily motioned toward a nearby quiet corner, away from prying ears. “Let’s talk over there, away from any potential eavesdroppers.”

They moved to a more discreet spot, and Emily got straight to the point.

“I’ll be forward. I know you know Sophia Johnson is Alexander’s ex-wife, “Emily stated firmly, her eyes fixed on Steven. Steven, caught off guard, attempted to feign surprise, but Emily’s unyielding expression didn’t waver.

“I remember when you met Sophia at Bistro 45, and I’m sure while you were sorting out their divorce papers, it became abundantly clear to you who she was.”

As the weight of Emily’s words settled in, Steven swallowed nervously, beads of perspiration forming on his forehead. It was all Emily needed to confirm that he indeed knew Sophia’s true identity.

“You see, Steven, I have a way of making people talk. Now, spill the truth, and maybe, just maybe, things won’t get too messy for you.”

“Steven, I’ve done my homework. I know about the secret deals you’ve been making under the table, the hidden accounts, and the offshore transactions. Do you really think

he realized that Emily had information that could not only ruin his career but also land him in jail. He swallowed hard,

he muttered, defeated. “Yes, I knew. Sophia

eyes gleamed with triumph as the pieces of the puzzle fell into place. She had the leverage she needed, a potent weapon against Sophia. With this newfound information, she began to devise a plan to confront Sophia and win back

“Now, that wasn’t so hard, was it? Now, tell

appears that Sophia modified the divorce agreement,” Steven revealed. ”

as she decided it

be trifled with. He sighed, his shoulders slumping, and finally relented. ” Alright, Emily,”

retorted, her tone firm, “your personal matters won’t

“Well, Alexander wants to halt the transfer of his

revelation caused Emily

had attracted the attention of everyone in the office, Emily quickly lowered her

even as Emily’s anger flared. “At least with their

family off because of some scandal. Her initial shock quickly transformed into simmering

because of that woman, Sophia. Emily wasn’t about to let this situation stand. She turned to Steven, her smile now

her voice dripping with determination. “And I want you to deliver a message to him, but under no circumstances

knew that Emily’s influence and determination were

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weight of the world seemed to rest on his shoulders, and he had been trying to bury himself in

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