Chapter 2488

In the photo, it's Sophia and Connor, caught in a cozy chat at the coffee shop right across from the studio, where Connor slides a card across the table to her.

The angle of the shot suggests something more than a casual conversation.

Another picture captures Connor waving goodbye with a wide grin, as if he'd accomplished what he came for.

Sophia tries to call Connor, but after two attempts with no answer, her phone rings. It's her assistant, Tina.

Catching Sophia off guard, Tina's voice comes through, panicked, "Sophia, we've got trouble. The internet is ablaze with rumors that you're accepting bribes from clients. Now, Yolanda's stormed into the studio with reporters in tow, threatening to blow the lid off everything. I'm trying to reason with her, but she's not having any of it!"

"I'll be right there. Just try to keep things under control," Sophia responds, her voice steady but firm.

"Be careful on your way over," Tina adds, the worry palpable in her tone.

After hanging up, Sophia takes a moment to process everything, reflecting on the day in question.

something private to discuss,

anyone take those photos unless it was premeditated? Could Tina...? But no, Tina had headed towards the restroom, while the photo was taken from behind Sophia, several seats away, near a grand

Sophia couldn't piece it together just yet. For now, she drives

what sounds like an intense

at the door, his tone grave, "Ms. Yolanda is quite upset. Maybe

She won't back down until she sees me," Sophia insists, her determination clear

open, she finds Yolanda in the midst of a heated exchange with Hannah, "Where's

show today, this

to defuse the situation, "Ms. Yolanda, please, let's stay calm. The photos don't show Ms. Jones accepting the card.

before Yolanda can retort, Sophia steps in, "Looking for me? I'm right here. I've done nothing wrong, taken no bribes. There's no need for me

across

as Sophia examines the images spread out before

seething with anger, accuses, "No wonder the design took

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