#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.

try,” Alexander replied with a grin, unable to

face him, her lips

their connection. He deepened the kiss, losing himself in the taste of

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

what you were explaining to me before I completely flipped out,” Alexander said, his

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

saying that these documents hold the

to study the documents spread out

her voice tinged with concern. “There are mentions of clandestine transactions, hidden alliances,

concentration 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 great lengths to keep their secrets buried,” he mused, his voice heavy with

with Alexander’s in a silent exchange of understanding. “Exactly,” she agreed, her voice soft but resolute. ” Which means we need to tread carefully from now on. We

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

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

“If these secrets were to get out, it could seriously damage our careers, especially Stone Enterprise. We

the room, a stranger holding him

“Ben!” she exclaimed.

her and the stranger. “This

want with those documents?”

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