#42 “I Can’t Believe I Let Myself Trust You.”

In the brisk morning, Sophia received a message from her best friend, Evelyn, asking to meet for coffee. Despite her overflowing schedule, Sophia hadn’t seen Evelyn in a while and decided to make time for her.

Swiftly, Sophia got ready and left her apartment. The café was conveniently close, so she opted for a leisurely walk.

Upon entering the café, she glanced around but didn’t spot Evelyn. Sophia figured her friend was running late and decided to take a seat, patiently waiting.

As she settled into her chair, a man unexpectedly joined her table. Sophia furrowed her brow, ready to make a pointed remark, but then she recognized him. It was one of the journalists who had aggressively pursued her a few days ago.

Sophia had refused to engage with him then, and she had no intention of divulging any information now.

“My answer will remain the same as before: ‘No comment.’ Please go away; I’m waiting for someone,” Sophia stated firmly. The man wore a wicked smile but refused to budge from his seat.

“Ms. Johnson, I presume you’re waiting for Evelyn?” he retorted. Sophia felt something was amiss but remained composed. “That’s none of your business,” she replied curtly.

“Well, as a journalist, it’s my job to know everything about everyone. And I’ve learned some rather intriguing things about you.”

“I don’t care. Leave me alone.”

“You’re clearly not in the mood for games. Good, because I’ll be direct. I know you’re Alexander Stone’s ex-wife. Sophia remained silent, her expression one of disdain. While she had no desire for this information to go public, it wasn’t exactly a bombshell. She could handle it.

it and perused the

in Williams’ business. Impressive work, I must

assume you were hired by Barbara to deliver this news to

understand their animosity toward her, it seemed to stem from Emily’s relentless desire to

that unless

you trying to

with an

“Precisely.”

tell, do

the news about the

already have the information, why

to see you face the consequences of your own actions. After all, it was you who spread the news, and you should be the one to rectify it. You should also experience the

happen. I won’t let some intrusive reporter dictate my decisions. You stay out of my work,

leave, but the reporter firmly gripped her

her best friend, Evelyn, bound

raced, and panic surged through her. She needed to think quickly. “If you want to see your friend unharmed,” the journalist

meant the world to her, and this news sent a shiver down her spine. But Sophia knew she had to stay calm and think rationally to resolve

gathered the evidence he had given her and made

firm but laced with concern, she addressed the journalist.

sinister grin, seemingly unfazed by her rejection. ” You’re making a big mistake,

shot back with unwavering resolve, “I don’t negotiate

was about to make her exit, the café door swung open, and Alexander walked in. His sharp eyes immediately caught sight of Sophia and the journalist at the table, their hushed conversation, and

content, his heart sank. The information in these files could not be more

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