#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.

Sophia caught it and perused the

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

you were hired by Barbara to deliver

she didn’t precisely understand their animosity toward her, it seemed to stem from Emily’s relentless desire

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

trying to

responded with

“Precisely.”

tell, do you want

want you to publicly admit that it was you who leaked the news

why

of your own actions. After all, it was you who spread the

dictate my decisions. You stay out of my work, and

but the reporter firmly gripped her

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

blackmail attempt. She gathered the evidence he had given her and made a firm decision to leave, her thoughts already

seat, her voice firm but laced with

wore a sinister grin, seemingly unfazed by

with unwavering resolve, “I don’t negotiate with

His sharp eyes immediately caught sight of Sophia and the journalist at

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

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