#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.

tossed a folder in her direction. Sophia caught it and perused the documents. The evidence was

Williams’ business. Impressive work, I must say, but

by Barbara to deliver this

her trouble. While she didn’t precisely understand their animosity toward her, it seemed to stem from Emily’s relentless desire to humiliate her at every

to inform you that unless you comply with my

trying

responded with an

“Precisely.”

do you

it was you who leaked the news about

you already have the information, why don’t

face the consequences of your own actions. After all, it was you who spread the news, and you

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

the reporter firmly

he said ominously. He showed her a photo of her best friend, Evelyn, bound and blindfolded in the back

raced, and panic surged through her. She needed to think quickly. “If you want to see your

the world to her, and this news sent a shiver down her spine. But Sophia

blackmail attempt. She gathered the evidence he had

her voice firm but laced with concern,

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

resolve, “I

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

picked up the papers. When he took a glimpse at the content, his heart sank. The information in these files could not be more clear that Sophia

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