#178 “Benjamin is Sophia’s Half- brother.”
Alexander paced anxiously in front of his mother’s vi, his mind a whirlwind of worry and frustration.
His private jet sat waiting nearby, but he couldn’t bring himself to leave without speaking to his mother
first. If his father’s threats were true, Sophia could be in grave danger, and he couldn’t bear the thought
of leaving her unprotected.
Despite the lingering anger he felt towards Sophia, his love for her burned fiercely in his heart, driving
him to ensure her safety at any cost. As he approached the vi, his footsteps echoed loudly against
the pavement, his urgency palpable in the air.
“Mom!” Alexander called out as he burst through the door, his voice ringing with urgency. “I need to talk
to you, it’s important!”
Caroline appeared at the top of the stairs, her expression full of confusion and concern. “My God,
Alexander, what’s going on?” she eximed, her voice rising with rm. “Why are you shouting?”
“My father. He appeared,” Alexander said breathlessly, his voice tinged with urgency.
Caroline’s eyes widened in surprise as she motioned for Alexander to sit down, her concern growing
with each passing moment. “Sit down, dear. Take a deep breath. What did he tell you?” she asked, her
voice calm and reassuring despite the turmoil brewing within her.
“He’s threatening to expose some secrets about our family,” Alexander replied, his words tumbling out
in a rush. “He ims he has evidence that could ruin everything. I need to warn Sophia before it’s too
late.”
Caroline’s expression darkened with concern as she listened to her son’s words. “What kind of
secrets?” she inquired, her mind racing with the implications of his revtion.
Alexander shook his head, frustration evident in his voice. “I don’t know all the details yet, but it
involves deals made by our grandfathers. Secrets about the origins of Stone Enterprise, and… and
Sophia’s family too.”
Caroline’s eyes widened in rm at the mention of Sophia. “Sophia? Is she in danger?” she asked, her
voice trembling with worry.
“I don’t know, but I have to find out,” Alexander said determinedly, rising from his seat. “I need to talk to
her. I need to make sure she’s safe. But before that, you have to tell me writhing you know.”
Caroline hesitated for a moment, grappling with the weight of the information she held. She knew she
had to trust her son, but revealing the truth would expose the darker aspects of their family’s history.
“Alexander, there are things you need to understand,” she began, her voice tinged with apprehension.
“The secrets your father is referring to… they involve deals that were made decades ago. Deals that
shaped the foundation of our family’s fortune.”
Alexander’s eyes narrowed as he listened intently, his mind racing with questions. “What kind of
deals?” he pressed.
Caroline took a deep breath, steeling herself to reveal the truth. “They were deals made with the
Venillia family, a powerful Mafia organization. Your grandfather and Sophia’s grandfather were both
involved, trading favors and information in exchange for protection and influence.”
“I don’t understand why it had to go there?” Alexander asked, his voice heavy with frustration and
confusion.
Caroline sighed, her gaze distant as she struggled to piece together the fragmented memories of the
past. “The details are not clear to me. Your grandfather was a secretive man,” she exins. “I know
that apart from business, Sophia’s grandfather and your grandfather were very good friends.”
The revtion left Alexander reeling, his mind racing with unanswered questions. He got up to leave,
realizing that he wouldn’t find the rity he seeks here.
“Where are you going?” Caroline asked concern etched into her features.
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“To Sophia’s,” Alexander replied tersely.
“Why don’t you call her?”
“Because she is not answering her phone. I don’t understand what’s going on and my nerves are on
edge and I have to go,” he exined, his frustration evident.
“Wait, why isn’t she picking up?”
“I do not know. I thought everything was fine, but she left with Benjamin and hasn’t spoken to me since.
He just sends me pictures of the two of them with messages about how happy they are.”
“This is bad. That’s very bad,” said Caroline.
Caroline’s pacing quickened nervously, and Alexander reached out to stop her.
“I’ll be fine. I will talk with her,” he reassured her, though his own doubts linger.
“You don’t understand, Alexander. Sophia and Benjamin cannot be together,” Caroline interjected, her
voice tinged with urgency.
“Do tell. I am furious,” Alexander retorted, his anger bubbling to the surface.
“No, not about that,” she said, her lips pursed nervously.
“What are you not telling me, mother? “Alexander pressed, his voice tight with apprehension.
Caroline took a deep breath, steeling
herself before dropping the bombshell. “Benjamin is Sophia’s half-brother,” she confessed, her words
hanging heavy in the air.
“WHAT?” Alexander screamed, his voice echoing with disbelief. “How is it possible?”
Caroline’s expression remained somber as she exined, “Sophia’s father and Benjamin’s father are
the same person. They hid this truth to protect Sophia’s family from scandal. Sophia’s parents paid a
substantial sum to the other woman to raise Benjamin quietly, without revealing his true parentage.
Despite the secrecy, Sophia’s father wanted to take responsibility, allowing the two children to grow up
as friends, unaware of their shared lineage. This is one of the secrets your grandfather had to protect,
and Sophia’s grandfather
assisted him in return for his silence.”
Alexander’s mind raced as he struggled to process the shocking revtion. The implications of Sophia
and Benjamin being half-siblings shook him to his core.
“I have to find Sophia,” Alexander dered, his resolve firm as he rose from his seat. “I need to tell her
the truth.