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#7 "He's Not Enough for You."
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2023-06-23 10:25:19"I'm sorry, what was that?" Alexander asked, visibly shifting so Emily's head no longer rested on him.
Sophia took a deep breath, composing herself once more. Emotions had no place in her plans, and she reminded herself of the task at hand.
"Nothing," Sophia replied calmly. "I think I'll be heading home now."
"Really?" Emily chimed in, her voice laced with fake concern. "The party is just getting started."
"Umm, Emily," Alexander interjected, "Why don't you go back in? I'll join you in just a moment."
Emily glared at Alexander, clearly disgruntled, but obediently turned to leave. Sophia couldn't help but watch as Alexander's eyes followed Emily down the hallway.
Once Emily was out of earshot, Alexander turned his attention back to Sophia. "My family and Emily's family have been close friends for many years. She's very ambitious but naive. I brought her into my company after she graduated from the University of Chicago last year. It was a way
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