#206 “It’s not Safe.”

After receiving the letter, the once lively atmosphere of the dinner party had turned somber and tense. The joyful chatter and laughter were replaced by a heavy silence, each person grappling with the unsettling contents of the package.

Sophia’s brows furrowed in frustration as she read the letter, her lips pressed into a thin line.

“We should have expected it,” she said, her voice carrying more fury than Alexander was used to. “And I’m already seriously tired of the past haunting me. Starting tomorrow, I’m going to dig through everything my grandfather ever touched and find out the whole truth. We won’t let your father blackmail us.”

“I’ll help you as much as I can,” Caroline said, her tone filled with resolve. “This man is a real nuisance. Your grandfather was right.”

“And what did he think he would achieve,” Sophia continued, her anger still simmering. “Either he’s going to take the company or he’s going to tear it down. What a jealous, shallow-”

“Love, calm down,” Alexander interjected, gently taking her hands in his. “Don’t be angry, we must now think about what we can do to prevent the situation from escalating.”

sighed,

act from tomorrow. We’ll go back into the archives and look at everything again, ” Alexander suggested, his voice steady

the evening’s events, they were met with a sight that sent shockwaves through them. Their once warm and welcoming apartment now resembled a scene of utter

lay broken and splintered, their new pieces shattered beyond recognition. Dishes were strewn across the floor, shattered into countless pieces, while other belongings

their minds struggling to comprehend the extent of the destruction before them. And then, as if to punctuate the scene of devastation, their eyes

cold shiver ran down his spine. “My threats are never in vain. Twenty-four hours to announce your decision

unforgivable,” he growled, his voice laced with anger. “I won’t let him get away with this. But we can’t stay

voice unwavering despite the fear coursing through her veins. “I refuse to be driven

Sophia’s unwavering courage. “You’re right,” he conceded, his voice edged with determination. “We’ll face this head-on,

by side amidst the wreckage of their home, ready to confront whatever challenges

tirelessly to clean up the aftermath of the break-in. Amidst the chaos, they

to let fear consume them. With every shattered piece of furniture they cleared away, they reaffirmed

heavily on them both, but neither was willing to concede

first light of dawn began to filter through the windows, Sophia and Alexander collapsed onto the couch, their bodies weary but their spirits unbroken. In the quiet stillness of the

it through the night,” Sophia

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