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Sophia My hair is sleek, pulled back into a low, sophisticated bun. My makeup is clean, understated. Sharp winged liner. A nude lip. Just enough to remind them who they’re dealing with. I took my time. I pull my black blazer over my shoulders, the fabric settling like armor. My tailored suit hugs my frame perfectly, every line sharp, every detail deliberate. I slip on my Louboutin heels, their signature red bottoms flashing with each step. Today is not just business. It’s war. I grab my bag, run a hand through my sleek waves, and step out of my apartment like I own the damn world. I step out of my apartment, locking the door behind me, when a familiar voice calls out. “Good morning neighbor! Sophia, right?” I stop in my tracks. I turn to see Mia, my overly enthusiastic neighbor, standing by her door, her eyes lighting up like she just spotted a celebrity. “I knew your name sounded familiar,” she continues, she smiles brightly as she takes me in, head to toe. Sh
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Sophia Silence stretches as the board member flips through the pages. Then, one by one, the other board members lean in, murmuring amongst themselves. I can feel the shift, the weight of their attention turning toward me.Finally, Harrison exhales, setting the papers down. “It’s legitimate.”Nathan snatches the file from them, his eyes darting over the text.I watch as realization dawns on his face. His nostrils flare. His knuckles whiten around the pages.“This… this is legitimate,” one of the executives murmurs.A low hum spreads through the room as the men murmur amongst themselves.Nathan slams the file down on the table.His gaze snaps to his secretary, a young man standing nervously by the door, clearly sweating under the pressure.“How could you let this happen?” Nathan snaps. “You were supposed to monitor any major stock purchases!”The poor man flinches. The secretary stammers, his voice faltering. “I—I didn’t—Miss Mitchell’s purchases were made through multiple entities. We
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SophiaI step out of the boardroom feeling fly as hell.Watching Nathan squirm under pressure had been delicious, but I can admit that there were moments when I struggled to keep up. The financial jargon, the rapid-fire reports, the strategic discussions—it had been a lot. I held my own, but I wasn’t naive. There were gaps in my knowledge, things I needed to learn if I wanted to play this game properly.And I did want to play.Because Carter Industries? It was heading for doom.Even without fully understanding the intricacies of the reports, I could see it. The numbers didn’t lie. The board was restless. Their faith in Nathan was wavering. And if I wasn’t careful, I’d end up holding shares in a sinking ship.That wasn’t part of the plan.I needed to figure out how to turn this around—to gain the knowledge, the leverage, the power to make this company better. To do what Nathan clearly couldn’t. That would be the ultimate revenge, wouldn’t it? Not just buying in, but taking over.My pho
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NathanI leave the office earlier than usual, jaw clenched so tight it could crack a damn tooth. I should be in there, working damage control, getting ahead of this mess before it spirals further. But I can’t. Not right now. Because if I have to sit in that building for one more second knowing Sophia is a shareholder—knowing she has access—I might lose it completely. The elevator ride down feels like an eternity. Every second, I replay the meeting in my head. The way Sophia walked in, cool and composed, like she owned the damn room. The way the shareholders looked at her, some with curiosity, others with thinly veiled admiration. And the way she looked at me—like she’d already won. I slam the car door shut as I get in. “Take me home,” I snap at the driver. The city blurs past the window, but I don’t see it. My mind is still in that boardroom, replaying every smug look Sophia threw my way, every pointed glance from the shareholders as they scrutinized me. As if I invited this d
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ChloeI watch as Nathan disappears into his home office, the door clicking shut behind him. He’s in one of his moods again, sulking because Sophia got the upper hand. It’s pathetic, really. He should have seen this coming. I did.I cross my arms and let out a slow breath, my mind racing. The tension in the air is thick, but I thrive in it. Chaos is where I feel most in control.I grab my phone from the coffee table and scroll through my contacts until I land on Mom. For a second, I hesitate—just long enough to compose myself, to slip into the role I know so well. The worried sister. The hurt daughter. The victim.The phone barely rings twice before she picks up.“Chloe?” Mom’s voice is warm, but there’s a hint of concern. “Is everything alright?”I exhale sharply, making sure the frustration in my voice is just the right amount. “No, Mom. Everything is not alright.”“What’s wrong?” Her tone shifts immediately, laced with worry. Just as expected.I sink onto the couch, pulling my legs
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SophiaI step out of Kopee and say goodbye to Alex before we go our separate ways. We had agreed that I would enroll in business school, and I planned to do it as soon as possible. It’s a necessary step if I want to take control of my future.I get into my car and check the time on my dashboard—2:30 PM. The moving company is scheduled to arrive at my house by three and I want to be there before they show up. I sigh, realizing I haven’t eaten anything all day. I place a quick order for pizza to be delivered to my address, hoping to get home before both the delivery guy and the movers.I don’t even get halfway home before my phone rings. I glance at the caller ID. Mom.For a second, I consider ignoring it but guilt presses at me. I already know what this is about—either Chloe or Nathan, maybe both. However, despite everything, she’s still my mother. I pick up.“Hi, Mom.”She doesn’t bother with pleasantries. “Now, why did I get to your apartment and see it cleared out of all your belong
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AlexI tell Sophia goodbye and turn in the opposite direction, stuffing my hands into my pockets as I start walking. My mansion is just a few blocks away, and I’d rather take my time getting there. Today has been a great day, and I want to savor it.The breeze rolls through the streets, carrying the faint hum of traffic and the distant chatter of people spilling out of cafés and restaurants. The city is alive, moving forward as if the chaos of the morning never happened. But for me? Today was the beginning of a long game.Sophia—who would’ve thought she had it in her? The way she walked into that meeting, cool and composed, knowing exactly what she was doing. Watching Nathan’s face as he realized he had lost control? Priceless. I should’ve recorded that moment. Hell, maybe Bellion did. He had been laughing just as hard as I was.Nathan Carter, the man who always had everything under control, completely blindsided. Beautiful.And Sophia? She was a force. If there had ever been a doubt
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SophiaBy the time I pull up to my apartment, my mood is downright foul. The conversation with my mother still rings in my ears, grating on my nerves. I shouldn’t have picked up the call, but some part of me—maybe out of habit, maybe out of guilt—hadn’t let it go to voicemail.I take a deep breath, gripping the steering wheel for a moment before exhaling and stepping out. I sigh, massaging my temple before stepping out of the car. At least the moving company isn’t here yet—I have a few moments to myself.But the pizza guy is. It's refreshing to see something’s going right.I wave him over, and he jogs up with the box in hand, his bright red cap tilted slightly as he reads my name on the receipt. “Large pepperoni?”“That’s me.” I take the box.“That’ll be $5,” he says, holding out the card machine.I swipe my card and, after a moment of thought, slip him a tip in cash. His face lights up. “Thanks a lot! Have a great day.”I give him a tight-lipped smile and take the box, already antici
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