#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.

in her direction. Sophia caught it

exposed the irregularities in Williams’ business. Impressive work, I must say, but you’re a lawyer, not a journalist, and

were hired by Barbara to deliver this news to

cause her trouble. While she didn’t precisely understand

unless

you trying

with an

“Precisely.”

what, pray tell, do

you who leaked the news about the Williams family, with the intention of damaging

why don’t

be delighted 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

intrusive reporter dictate my decisions. You stay

to leave, but the

showed her a photo of her best friend, Evelyn, bound and blindfolded in the back of a van. She had been

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

shiver down her spine. But Sophia knew she had to stay calm and

evidence he had given her and made a firm decision to leave, her thoughts already racing towards

she rose from her seat, her voice firm but laced with

seemingly unfazed by her rejection. ” You’re making a

unwavering resolve, “I don’t negotiate with

as Sophia 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

he took a glimpse at the content, his heart sank. The information in these files could not be more clear that Sophia was involved in some

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