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#80 “I’ll Do My Best to Keep You Safe.”

The evening at the Japanese restaurant continued with Alexander’s arrival, and as he entered, a tension settled over the table. Michael couldn’t resist the chance to throw a teasing comment at Alexander, his sardonic tone evident.

“I didn’t expect you to be so restless, Alexander, rushing here to disrupt our dinner as soon as you heard I was having dinner with Sophia,” Michael quipped, a mischievous grin playing on his lips. It was clear to Sophia that this was yet another subtle battle in the ongoing war of egos between the two men.

“You were kind enough to let me know and I decided to join in,” Alexander replied with a smile that was far from warm.

Sophia, who had hoped for a peaceful dinner discussion about their collaboration, rolled her eyes at their exchange. Her irritation was evident, and she was growing tired of their immature rivalry.

“Must you two be so childish?” she chided, a hint of exasperation in her voice. It was disheartening to see two grown men engaging in such antics.

Sophia did not doubt that Michael wanted to rub Alexander’s nose and that was why he had let him know, which explained his sudden appearance that evening. She shook her head.

“Can we continue?” Benjamin asks boredly and looks at Sophia.

to steady her nerves before she began. “Gentlemen, there’s something I need to discuss with you. I’ve decided that Alexander should know the

exchanged glances. Benjamin, as the voice of reason and caution, was the first to

people in this could increase the risk of

She leaned forward and spoke with conviction. “I know it might seem counterintuitive, but Alexander was the one who provided us with this crucial information

been silently observing their exchange, chimed in with skepticism. “And what’s to stop Alexander from using

Alexander. He’s not foolish enough to jeopardize his own interests

others remained skeptical, but they could sense the determination in Sophia’s voice. She was unyielding in her belief that Alexander should be part of their efforts. After

the tension in the room began to ease. Sophia knew that it wasn’t an ideal situation, but she believed it was necessary to achieve their shared

with Michael and

to an end, and Benjamin and Michael made their departures, the restaurant slowly emptied out. Only Alexander and Sophia remained in their private room a sanctuary

leaned back in his chair, looking contemplative as he

“What?” Sophia asks.

you just amaze me sometimes,” he

the plan?” Sophia asks, sipping her tea. Sipping her

risky,” Alexander says and

“Okay,” Sophia replies.

Japanese restaurant, they headed for the car. As they strolled past the storage room, a fleeting moment of discomfort tugged at Sophia. She couldn’t help but recall the unexpected kiss from earlier, and she tried

they slipped into the car, Sophia couldn’t help but feel a twinge of anxiety. She hoped that Alexander would not bring up the