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Chapter 19: You Cannot do it
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"Oh, please, since when is love boring?" Her mother gave her a knowing look, gently patting Sophia’s hand. "But fine, I won’t pry. Go on then, leave me here with nothing but doctors for company." Sophia laughed, giving her mother a playful hug. "Ethan should be here soon. He’ll keep you company. Just… be patient, okay?" With a playful wave and a final hug, she left the room, unaware of the crisis the Hawthornes were facing. As she left the hospital, a slight smile played on her lips. She was about to hail a cub when the driver from earlier hurriedly called her. “Mrs Evans.” He nodded at her and motioned for her to get into the waiting car. Sophia was surprised to see him. “Why are you here…? Wait, you didn't leave?” She asked, raising her eyebrows as she observed that the car was packed exactly where she had left it hours ago when he dropped her off. “I was waiting for you,” he responded professionally. “Mr. Evans assigned me as your driver from now on.” “What?” Sophia's
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After a while, she gathered her courage and broke the silence. “I’m… going for an interview tomorrow,” she said softly, glancing up. “At Allure Fashion.” Alexander looked up, his expression unreadable. “That’s good,” he said, his gaze steady. “Do you need my help?” Sophia’s heart skipped a beat. The thought of him, Alexander, using his influence to help her was… tempting. She remembered how he’d handled the Hawthornes. It had taken him mere hours to dismantle an entire corporation. She hesitated, torn between the easy road and her pride. “No,” she finally said, shaking her head. “I want to do it on my own. Only my efforts should help me.” Alexander studied her for a moment, a glimmer of admiration in his eyes. He didn’t press her, just nodded slightly, as though respecting her decision. But there was a hint of expectation in his gaze, as if waiting for her to ask him anyway. She faltered under his intense gaze, then added with a shy smile, “But… can you pray for me? Wish me l
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Sophia chose 5 nice dresses and 2 pairs of shoes for her Mom. She called a nearby attendant. “Excuse me.” The attendant approached with a forced politeness. “Yes?” “Please help me with these dresses and shoes, I'll get them.” The attendant was surprised and looked at Sophia for a while before saying, “Are you sure you want to buy all of them?” It was Sophia's turn to get surprised, “Didn't I make myself clear? Of course, I want to buy them.” She was getting irritated by the services of this store. The attendant, a short woman, sneered at her, looking at her outfits before saying, “It doesn't matter what you say, but can you afford them? You should know we're busy here, Miss, don't ask for things you can't afford.” Sophia gave the other woman a cold glare before asking, raising her voice, “Are you selling to me or not?” The attendant was intimidated by her cold eyes and immediately obliged. She took the items and walked towards the counter. As Sophia followed behind, she
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