Inside the car's quiet interior, Sophia leaned her head agafest the window, her mind drifting back to the stranger who'd come to her aid earlier.

Could it be fate?

Was this mysterious figure the soulmate she'd always dreamed about the one who would stand by her forever?

She breathed out heavily, shaking the thought away.

She didn't even know him.

"You don't look happy," Alex said, breaking the silence.

Sophia managed againt smile.

"On the contrary, I'm very happy. Someone paid a hundred million for me, clearing

the loan that haunted me and the Lancasters."

Alex smiled, his heart lightening.

He was glad to see his wife finally accept the help.

Later this noon, as she drifted into sleep, he gently healed her and pulled a blanket over her, making sure she was warm and comfortable.

Meanwhile, behind the scenes, he'd ordered Carlos to take control of the entire Black syndicate.

Charles Cole, Cathy Black, Bruno Black-their fortunes and futures now lay quietly in his hands.

"I'm glad you're pleased,” Alex said at last, leaning back in the driver's seat as they continued down the road. Sophia looked at him, puzzled. "Pleased about what?"

He gave her a playful wink. "The debt. I arranged for it to be cleared."

She stared at him, her breath catching.

For several long moments, she said nothing, struggling to piece everything together.

"Sophia? Are you alright?" he asked gently.

She took a measured breath. "Alex... let's be honest with each other, okay?"

He tensed slightly, unsure where this was going. "Of course."

Her gaze was steady, searching his face. "I know who you are."

furrowed. He hadn't expected that.

your grandfather or father worked with mine to arrange

assumptions

pressed her

to seem confident, maybe to protect your pride. But I've already accepted you as you are. There's no need to lie. It'll only make me resent

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away, uncertain how

she whispered.

met her eyes. "And who

sighed, turning toward the

playing our assigned parts for my grandfather's sake. Until I find the person truly meant for me, we're

me

voice held a trace of bewilderment. "So, what's

stop bragging,"

"I'm not bragging.

make you sound like someone you're not." She folded her arms, clearly exasperated. "I don't need that. Just... be real with me. I don't

feeling the tension coil in

"Alright," he said simply.

you." Her voice softened, remorse

been a rough day, even if it ended on a bright note.

is gone, but everything else

on the steering wheel. "No worries. I'll

offered a tiny smile. "I do think of you as a friend. I accept you as you are. No need to pretend you're wealthy

that it?" Her smile softened into something more genuine. "See? That

head, a wry grin tugging at the

he controlled, the power he wielded-but it would only feed

was easier to

dinner with Lyra. Can you head straight to the

dinner with

shrugged. "In case I needed to borrow money from her. Now I don't. But let's still go. I'm hungry, and Lyra's

they drove, Sophia added quietly, "No secrets between us at dinner, okay? Lyra's been my best friend for a long time, but... she really despises anything-or anyone-who

annoyance flickering in his eyes. "What's that supposed

you. Your clothes, your everything. If

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see things differently, but don't let it get to you. I'm sick of the

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