Chapter 145


    #145 “People Like Alexander don’t Change Overnight.”


    Sophia was back in full force in her office. Now that everything Megan had done was out in the open,


    Sophia personally watched the process, ensuring Megan got what she deserved.


    The judges’ decision was still awaited, but Megan’spany was broken up and taken away.


    Sophia had arranged a meeting today with Benjamin to exin to him in detail. Their n had


    seeded, and Sophia was impatient to give him the news.


    When Benjamin showed up for lunch, he brought a steaming cup of coffee and a box of freshly baked


    donuts from the nearby bakery, the rich aroma filling the room.


    “There was no need,” Sophia replied with a warm smile.


    She invited him to sit down, and as they settled into plush chairs, she began to share the intricate


    details of how Alexander yed a crucial role in making their n work. Benjamin listened intently, but


    his face remained unreadable.


    “Well, that’s it,” Sophia finished. “Now you and Michael will take part in herpany. Isn’t that great


    news?”


    “Yes, but there is already a new yer in the n that we haven’t discussed,” Benjamin replied.


    “Are you talking about Alexander?” Sophia asked, a hint of confusion in her voice.


    “Yes, things turned out well for him too. Now that Megan is out of control of thepany, not only do


    Michael and I have a stake, but so does he,” Benjamin said, his tone carrying a touch of usation.


    “Why not, after all, it’s because of him that we have the information with which we were able to unearth


    it,” replied Sophia.


    Benjamin leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms.


    “And let me guess Sophie, he told you he did all this for you?”


    “Yes, because he did it for me,” Sophia replied, slightly irritated by his tone.


    “Very calcting on Alexander’s part; he gets a share of Meghan’spany andes out a hero in


    your eyes.”


    “What are you trying to tell me, Benjamin? I hate rambling.”


    “Alexander has been an unscrupulous businessman for years, Sophia. He doesn’t just do things like


    that. He is calcting and cunning. I don’t think he did all this for you; I think he’s just pinning you on


    his side.”


    Sophia was shocked by Benjamin’s usation against Alexander.


    “He’s not like that at all, Benjamin. It is true that he is a good businessman, but I am sure that his


    intentions are good.”


    Benjamin shook his head, “This is not just business. Alexander yed his own game, and I don’t think


    it’s all for your benefit. He’s not the hero you’re painting him to be.”


    Sophia’s frustration grew. “You don’t understand him, Benjamin. There’s more to Alexander than his


    business persona. He has a soft side.”


    Benjamin raised an eyebrow, skeptical. “People like him don’t change. He must have something in it for


    This is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    himself. You might be blinding yourself to the truth.


    Sophia, firm in her stance, dered, “I trust him, Benjamin. He’s not just in it for personal gain. There’s


    aplexity to him that you’re not seeing.”


    Benjamin sighed, unconvinced, “Be careful, Sophia. Business and personal feelings don’t always align.


    Alexander might have his own motives.”


    Despite Benjamin’s warning, Sophia remained steadfast in her trust in Alexander.


    As Sophia and Benjamin continued their conversation, the tension in the room escted. Sophia’s


    patience wore thin as Benjamin continued to question Alexander’s motives.


    “I understand your concerns, Benjamin, but you underestimate the connection between Alexander and


    me.


    There’s more to him than meets the eye, and I believe he genuinely wanted to help,” Sophia asserted,


    her voiceced with frustration.


    Benjamin, however, wasn’t backing down. “Sophia, you’re naive to think he did this solely for your


    benefit.”


    Sophia’s eyes shed with anger. ”


    Naive? Benjamin, I know what I’m doing.”


    Benjamin leaned forward, his own frustration evident. “You’re putting your faith in someone who ys


    the game better than anyone. There’s more at y here, Sophia, and you’re ignoring the warning


    signs.”


    The air in the room crackled with tension as the two engaged in a verbal sparring match. Sophia, driven


    by loyalty and perhaps a touch of stubbornness, defended Alexander vehemently.


    “I won’t let you undermine my decisions, Benjamin. Alexander has been there for me when I needed


    him, and I won’t turn my back on that,” Sophia dered, her tone sharp.


    Benjamin’s expression hardened.” Fine, Sophia. But don’t say I didn’t warn you. People like Alexander


    don’t change overnight, and they always have an agenda.”


    Sophia’s phone rang, shattering the tense atmosphere in the room. She nced at the screen and saw


    Alexander’s name, prompting her to answer.


    “Hello,” Alexander’s voice came through, a soothing melody that stirred a mixture of emotions in


    Sophia.


    “Hello, Alex,” Sophia responded, a soft smile ying on her lips.


    The use of the affectionate nickname didn’t go unnoticed by Benjamin, who arched an eyebrow in silent


    disapproval.


    “How about I take you out on a date tonight?” Alexander proposed, his voice holding a charming


    warmth.


    A surge of excitement rushed through Sophia, and her smile widened unintentionally. Benjamin,


    however, registered his discontent with a stern shake of his head. Sophia, momentarily lost in the


    moment, remained oblivious to his silent warnings.


    “Sure, what time?” Sophia agreed, her attention fully on the call.


    Without uttering a word, Benjamin abruptly exited the room, letting the door m shut behind him.


    Sophia was left perplexed by his sudden departure, unsure of why he was reacting so strongly.


    “I’ll pick you up at eight,” Alexander stated.