#182 “Stay back!”

Sophia had led Alexander to her grandfather’s office, a place filled with memories and secrets. They sat on the floor, surrounded by stacks of documents that detailed their family’s tangled history. Alexander had pulled Sophia into his lap, unable to resist the magnetic pull of her presence. Despite the seriousness of their situation, he found himself lost in the warmth of her embrace.

As Sophia explained the significance of the documents, Alexander’s mind drifted, consumed by thoughts of Sophia and the intoxicating scent of her perfume. He knew he should be paying attention, that their discovery could have far-reaching consequences, but at that moment, all he could think about was her.

“Are you listening to me?” Sophia’s voice cut through his reverie, bringing him back to the present.

“Mmm,” he murmured absentmindedly, his gaze fixed on her.

“Alexander, this is important,” Sophia chided gently, though a smile tugged at the corners of her lips.

“Did I tell you that when you concentrate you wrinkle your nose? It’s awfully sweet,” he teased, his eyes sparkling with affection.

“If I kiss you, will you promise to concentrate too?” she asked playfully, her lips curving into a mischievous smile.

can try,” Alexander replied with a grin, unable to resist

him, her lips meeting his

deepened the kiss,

tangled in his hair, sending shivers down his spine as he pulled her closer, craving more of her

completely flipped out,” Alexander said,

music to his ears, as she turned back to the documents, her fingers tracing the words

hold the key to

leaned in closer to study the

involved in some shady dealings with the mafia,” she explained, her voice tinged with concern. “There are mentions of clandestine transactions, hidden alliances,

as he absorbed her words, his mind racing with the implications of their discovery. “So, if these documents were what the mafia wanted, it means they’re willing to go to

locking with Alexander’s in a silent exchange of understanding. “Exactly,” she agreed, her voice soft but resolute. ” Which

in the storm of uncertainty swirling around them. “I trust you, Sophia,” he said earnestly,

heart swelling with gratitude for the unwavering support of the man she loved. “Together,” she echoed,

to get out, it could seriously damage our careers, especially Stone Enterprise.

he could say anything else, the door burst open, and Ben stumbled into the room, a stranger holding him at gunpoint. Sophia gasped in shock, her heart

“Ben!” she exclaimed.

Ben warned, his eyes darting nervously between her and the stranger. “This guy wants the

those documents?” Sophia’s voice was

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