#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.

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

exposed the irregularities in Williams’ business. Impressive work, I must say, but you’re

you were hired by Barbara to deliver this news to me?” Sophia inquired,

While she didn’t precisely understand their animosity toward her, it

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

trying to

with an

“Precisely.”

do you want from

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

already have the information, why don’t you

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 bitterness of the

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

rose to leave, but the reporter firmly

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

heart raced, and panic surged through her. She needed to think quickly. “If

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

evidence he had given her and made

firm but laced with concern, she

unfazed by her rejection. ”

resolve, “I don’t negotiate

her exit, the café door swung open, and Alexander walked in. His sharp eyes immediately

took a glimpse at the content, his heart

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