#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

the one who exposed the irregularities in Williams’ business. Impressive work, I

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

would go to cause 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

you that unless you comply with my request, I’ll go public

trying to

with

“Precisely.”

tell, do you want from

the news about the Williams family, with the

have the information, why don’t you release

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 bitterness

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

to leave, but the reporter

a photo of her best friend, Evelyn,

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

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

with the journalist’s blackmail attempt. She gathered the evidence he had given her and

her voice firm but laced with concern, she addressed

by her rejection. ” You’re

resolve,

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 clear that

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