#128 “We can’t Afford Any Slip-ups.

As soon as Megan left Alexander’s office he sighed. Conversations with Megan always put a strain on him, and he doesn’t know how long he can push her away without her having a problem with it.

Alexander texted Kyle that he was waiting for him in his office to talk. Not long after, the journalist entered his office with a big smile.

“Hey, boss man, what’s up?” Kyle greeted, plopping down in a chair across from Alexander’s desk.

Alexander leaned back in his chair, fingers steepled. “Cut the small talk, Kyle. What’s the deal with the investigation? Do you learn something?

Kyle scratched his head, a sheepish smile playing on his lips. “Yeah, about that. I’ve started poking around the core business, but digging up the real dirt is gonna be a bit of a slow burn.”

Alexander leaned forward, his expression serious. “Time is of the essence, Kyle. We need to wrap this up quickly. What’s the holdup?”

Kyle shrugged, “You know how these things go. It’s like peeling an onion. Layers, man. But don’t worry, I got this. Alexander sighed, rubbing his temples. “Just get to the bottom of it. We need key information, and we need it fast.”

The two men delved into the details of the investigation, strategizing and dissecting the intricacies of the case. As they talked, Kyle couldn’t resist injecting a bit of levity into the conversation.

“Speaking of risks, man, you’re out here playing detective for Sophia while she’s probably living it up in Vegas with my cousin. Priorities, my friend,” Kyle chuckled.

Alexander’s face darkened at the mention of Sophia. The casual remark hit a nerve, aggravating an already somber mood. “What is she doing in Vegas? And why is she with your cousin?” he asked.

“My girlfriend Evelyn and Sophia went to Vegas to ‘let loose’, and my charming cousin is playing guide. If I were you, I’d be worried. Sandro is a squeamish flatterer.”

Alexander warned,

saying, you’re taking the risks, and she’s sipping cocktails in the city

Vegas cast a shadow over him, worsening his already

at hand,” he urged, his voice low and controlled. “Megan might be catching wind that

shift in the room’s dynamics. “Got it, boss. I’ll hustle and

like a ton of bricks. He couldn’t shake off the memories-the way she laughed, the warmth

realization that time was slipping away and every moment without Sophia felt like she was distancing herself even more. The whole

just always worried about her. If he hadn’t tracked

the window at the city lights below. The twinkling skyline reflected the chaos inside his head. It

long shadows across the bustling streets as Sophia and Evelyn plunged into the

anticipation as they wandered through the vibrant stalls and glittering storefronts, their laughter echoing through

we keep going at the same pace, we won’t be able to walk through the doors with all these purchases soon,

Little did

an uncanny resemblance to the man they had encountered at Lisa’s

suddenly,” Evelyn observed, her tone

mind already at work, piecing together

purpose. The man continued to tail them, and Sophia’s suspicions heightened as she noticed two more

unfolding situation. The gravity of the moment hung in the air as she whispered,” Evelyn, we’re being followed. Stick close and

devised a plan on the fly. A master of strategy, she led Evelyn through a maze of shops, doubling back and changing directions in a seamless dance to shake off their pursuers. The tension in the air thickened with each evasive maneuver, a sense of suspense building

the mall, Sophia’s mind raced. What had they stumbled upon? What was the threat lurking behind them? The urgency of the situation fueled her

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