#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

also know that you’re the one who exposed the irregularities in Williams’ business. Impressive work, I must say, but you’re a lawyer, not a journalist,

were hired by Barbara to deliver this news to

marveled at the lengths the Williams family would go to cause her trouble. While she didn’t precisely understand their animosity toward her, it seemed to stem from Emily’s relentless

Sophia, I’m here to inform you that unless you comply with my

trying to

responded with an

“Precisely.”

what, pray tell, do you

leaked the news about the

why don’t you release it yourself?” Sophia

actions. After all, it was you who spread the news, and you should

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

to leave, but the reporter firmly gripped her

said ominously. He showed her a photo of her best friend, Evelyn,

think quickly. “If you want to see your friend unharmed,” the journalist warned,

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

had given her and made a firm decision to leave, her

her voice firm but laced with concern, she

wore a sinister grin, seemingly unfazed by her rejection. ”

resolve, “I

and Alexander walked in. His sharp

as he 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 was involved in some

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