#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.”

know what you’re talking about,” Steven stammered. Emily leaned in closer, her eyes fixed on him, her voice low and threatening. “Steven, I’ve done my homework. I know about

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

pressure. “Alright, alright,” he muttered, defeated. “Yes, I knew. Sophia is

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

had extracted. “Now, that wasn’t so

Steven revealed. ” She intends to take half of Alexander’s

her eyes bore into Steven as she decided it was

for a moment, realizing that Emily was not one to be trifled with. He sighed, his shoulders slumping,

her tone firm, “your personal matters won’t

divulge the details. “Well, Alexander wants to halt the

revelation caused Emily to inadvertently raise her

Emily quickly lowered her tone, her voice a

anger flared. “At least with

was willing to cut her family off because of some scandal. Her initial shock quickly transformed into simmering anger as

all because of that woman, Sophia. Emily wasn’t about to let this situation stand. She turned to

“And I want you to deliver a message to him, but under no

repercussions forced him to comply. He knew that Emily’s influence and determination were not to

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shoulders, and he had been trying to bury himself in

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