#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.

journalist tossed a folder in her direction. Sophia caught it and perused

know that you’re the one who exposed the irregularities in Williams’ business. Impressive work, I must

to deliver this news to me?” Sophia inquired,

Williams family would go to cause her trouble. While she didn’t precisely understand

here to inform you that unless

you trying to

with

“Precisely.”

what, pray tell, do you want

you who leaked the news about the Williams family,

already have the information, why don’t

After all, it was you who spread the news, and you should be the one to rectify it. You should also experience

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

rose to leave, but the reporter firmly gripped her

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

raced, and panic surged through her. She needed to think quickly. “If you want to see your friend unharmed,” the journalist warned, “I suggest

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

attempt. She gathered the 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

by her rejection. ”

with unwavering resolve, “I don’t

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

content, his heart sank. The information in these files could not be more clear that Sophia was

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