Chapter 88


    #88 “Sophia has been Arrested in London.”


    Police cars quickly surrounded the building, their red and blue lights shing in a disorienting rhythm.


    Themotion outside left Sophia and Alexander in a state of heightened tension, their eyes straining


    to get a better view of the approaching scene.


    “We have to get out of here,” Alexander urged, grabbing Sophia’s hand as she continued to peer out


    the window. Sophia turned to him, her voice a hushed murmur. “It’s no use.”


    Perplexed, Alexander’s brow furrowed. “Why do you say that? Don’t give up.”


    Sophia responded with a bitterugh. ” I’m not giving up. But think about it. How long before they find


    our fingerprints and realize we were here? You, Alexander Stone, can’t hide in in sight, and I’m a


    lawyer. If we run, it’ll look like we have something to hide, which we don’t. We need to stay and tell the


    truth.”


    Alexander gazed at her with a mix of admiration and surprise, appreciating her quick and analytical


    thinking.


    “Alright, we stay. So, what’s our story when the police arrive?” he inquired.


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    “The truth,” Sophia replied, locking her gaze with his. But their conversation was abruptly interrupted


    when a team of police officers violently breached the front door of the room. Reacting swiftly, Sophia


    discarded the gun, ensuring it hit the ground before they noticed her.


    “Police!” they announced, their voices authoritative and demanding. “Raise your hands and step


    forward slowly.”


    Alexander moved in front of Sophia, attempting to shield her from the officers’ immediate line of sight.


    He squeezed her hand in an attempt to give her courage before moving on. One of the policemen


    began to speak, ” We received a murder report at this address…”


    But his voice trailed off as they spotted the lifeless body sprawled on the bed.


    “Secure them!” he barked at his fellow officers. The two of them were swiftly handcuffed, their hands


    immobilized behind their backs.


    “You have the right to remain silent,” the policeman began, reciting their rights. Sophia finished the


    sentence for him, her voice steady and familiar with the process. “Or anything you say can and will be


    used against you in a court ofw.”


    Megan sat in hervishly decorated office, overlooking the city below through the floor-to-ceiling


    windows. The panoramic view of the sprawling metropolis never failed to remind her of the immense


    power and influence she had amassed.


    She was in the midst of a meticulously crafted n, a n that she believed would finally remove


    Sophia from the picture, once and for all.


    As she stared out at the cityscape, her phone rang, and she picked it up with an air of authority. It was


    one of her trusted subordinates, someone who knew the ins and outs of her intricate schemes.


    “Megan, I have news for you,” the subordinate spoke, a hint of excitement in their voice. “Sophia has


    been arrested in London.”


    A slow, triumphant smile crept across Megan’s face. It seemed that her carefullyid trap had indeed


    ensnared its target. “Go on,” she replied, feigning a calm interest.


    The subordinate continued, “But there’s more. Alexander Stone is also in London. He apanied


    Sophia to the police station, though his involvement doesn’t seem significant, and he’s expected to be


    released soon.”


    Megan’s satisfaction grew as the subordinate’s words unfolded. Her n was working better than she


    could have hoped. Her intention had always been to drive a wedge between Sophia and Alexander,


    and it appeared to be happening before her very eyes.


    She believed that, during Sophia’s imprisonment, she would not only lose her freedom but also suffer a


    tarnished reputation. And as for Alexander, he would be ripe for the taking.


    Smirking victoriously, Megan responded, “Excellent. Make sure the headlines tomorrow scream about


    Sophiamitting murder. I want her to spend her life in prison, and her reputation in ruins.” Her voice


    held a chilling resolve as she plotted Sophia’s downfall, convinced that this was the turning point she


    had been waiting for.


    Megan hoped this was her moment to make Alexander fall in love with her, and she wasn’t going to


    miss it for the world. Now that Sophia was out of the game, Alexander was all hers.


    *


    After a grueling night at the police station, Alexander was mentally and physically drained. His tired


    eyes bore the weight of exhaustion, and he felt a nagging sense of fear and worry gnawing at the


    edges of his consciousness. Sophia’s situation was dire, and he couldn’t help but fret about her well-


    being.


    Upon his release, Alexander wasted no time in seeking the services of the best criminalwyer London


    had to offer. He was determined to do everything in his power to aid Sophia. Thewyer, a sharp and


    experienced professional, made immediate contact with the police and arranged to meet with Sophia.


    Thewyer, a stern yet reassuring figure, sat across from Alexander in a dimly lit office. Their face was


    a mask of professionalism as they began toy out the details of Sophia’s predicament. The room was


    charged with tension as they spoke, and Alexander’s anxiety only grew as he absorbed the gravity of


    the situation.


    “The situation is rather grim,” thewyer stated inly, their voice cutting through the heavy


    atmosphere. “A substantial amount of evidence points to Ms. Johnson as a primary suspect in this


    case. Her presence at the crime scene and several other factors have put her in a precarious position.”


    Alexander clenched his fists under the table, his heart racing. “What kind of evidence are we talking


    about?”


    Thewyer sighed, clearly aware of the immense pressure bearing down on Alexander. “First and


    foremost, there are no security cameras records or witnesses who saw her enter the building with


    anyone else. Additionally, her fingerprints were found on the gun used to shoot the victim, which makes


    it highly likely that she fired the shot. And also they find drugs in the pockets of the victim.”


    Alexander’s jaw tightened as he listened, the weight of the evidence stacking against Sophia feeling


    almost unbearable. He asked the question that had been gnawing at him since the ordeal began,


    “What about the drugs found on the victim? How does that tie into this?”


    Thewyer leaned forward, their tone grave. “The discovery of drugs in the victim’s pocket raises


    suspicion of involvement in drug trafficking. Itplicates matters further, and the authorities are


    looking into whether Sophia might have had any connection to this aspect of the victim’s life.”


    A wave of panic threatened to overtake Alexander, but he fought to keep it at bay. He had to be strong


    for Sophia, who was now in the eye of this legal storm. Suppressing his unease, he inquired about


    Sophia’s condition with bated breath. “And how is Sophia holding up through all of this?”


    Thewyer paused for a moment, carefully choosing their words. “She’s surprisinglyposed, given


    the circumstances. She’s maintaining her innocence and cooperating with the authorities. We’re doing


    everything we can to secure her rights and establish a strong defense. But it’s crucial to understand,


    Mr. Stone, that this is a challenging case.”


    Alexander nodded, his mind racing with thoughts of whaty ahead. The battle to clear Sophia’s name


    would be arduous, but he was resolute in his determination to see her through it. Despite the looming


    uncertainty, his love for Sophia remained unwavering, and he was prepared to do whatever it took to


    prove her innocence.