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Chapter 69: Whispers Over Coffee
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The evening air felt heavy when Sophia got home. The sky outside was painted in fading shades of gray, and the soft hum of the city drifted through the open window. She dropped her purse on the couch, kicked off her shoes, and stood in silence for a long time.The clock on the wall ticked loudly. Every sound in the house suddenly felt louder than usual — the faint creak of the ceiling fan, the distant barking of a dog, even her own breathing. She wrapped her arms around herself and exhaled slowly.Jason’s words from the café echoed in her head like a haunting replay:“What’s your connection with Brook Industries?”Her connection?She frowned, walking to the window and staring into the quiet street. Cars passed occasionally, headlights sweeping through the living room like brief flashes of thought. She rubbed her forehead, trying to make sense of it.Her father was dead. That’s what her mother said. That’s what she believed for years. So how could his name — her family name — be tied t
BEYOND THE CONTRACT Chapter 69: Whispers Over Coffee
The café was quiet that afternoon, tucked away from the rush of the main street. The air was warm, filled with the scent of roasted beans and vanilla. Soft jazz played in the background, and the low hum of quiet conversations made it feel peaceful — too peaceful for what Sophia felt inside.She sat at a corner table, close to the window. Her fingers traced the rim of her coffee cup while her eyes kept darting toward the entrance. She had been there for almost fifteen minutes, waiting. Her phone lay face-down beside her, the screen dark, her thoughts darker.When Jason finally walked in, she saw him immediately. He wore a plain white shirt, sleeves rolled up, and his usual confident walk made heads turn. He spotted her quickly and smiled — that familiar, easy smile he always carried. But to Sophia, it didn’t feel as warm as it used to.“Hey,” he said, pulling out the chair opposite hers. “Sorry I’m late. Traffic was a nightmare.”“It’s fine,” Sophia replied softly, forcing a small smil
BEYOND THE CONTRACT Chapter 68: Shadows Return
The morning light spilled into the bedroom through half-drawn curtains, painting the walls in a warm gold. Sophia stirred slowly, blinking against the brightness. For a second, she reached for the spot beside her, expecting Julian’s warmth — but the bed was cold.She sat up, brushing a strand of hair off her face. “Julian?” she called softly. No answer.The faint sound of movement came from downstairs — the clinking of glass, the low hum of the coffee machine. She slipped out of bed, wrapping his shirt around her shoulders, and padded down the stairs quietly.Julian was in the kitchen, his back turned, sleeves rolled up, phone pressed between his ear and shoulder as he poured coffee into two mugs. His tone was low, controlled — but tense.“No, tell him I said the board meets at eleven, not ten,” he said, pausing. “Yes, I’ll handle the rest when I get there.”Sophia leaned against the doorway, watching him. When he finally hung up, she smiled faintly. “So much for a peaceful morning,”
BEYOND THE CONTRACT Chapter 67: Moments Like This
The drive back home from the resort was quiet, not the uncomfortable kind, but the kind that carried warmth. The windows were half-rolled down, letting in the soft evening wind that swept through Sophia’s hair. Julian’s hand rested loosely on the steering wheel, the other stretched out to hold hers.Neither of them spoke much. The vacation had been everything they needed — peaceful, freeing, almost unreal. But as the city skyline came into view, the calm slowly began to fade, replaced by the familiar weight of reality.When they pulled into the driveway, Sophia glanced at the house and smiled faintly. “Feels weird to be back,” she said, her voice soft.Julian smiled back. “Yeah, I know. Feels like the air out here’s heavier than it should be.”She chuckled lightly. “You mean the air or all the business calls waiting for you?”He threw her a look, pretending to groan. “Please, don’t remind me.”They both laughed, and for a moment, it felt like the tension that lingered on their shoulde
BEYOND THE CONTRACT Chapter 66: Until Morning Comes
Morning sunlight spilled gently through the glass walls of their villa, painting the room in shades of gold. The sea beyond was quiet, its rhythm soft and unhurried. Sophia stirred beneath the linen sheets, the warmth of the bed still holding Julian’s scent. When she turned, she saw him already awake—standing by the balcony doors, shirtless, his eyes fixed on the horizon.For a moment she didn’t move. She only watched him, the man who had once been a stranger, a contract, and now—something she didn’t have the right word for yet. Maybe “home” was close enough.Julian turned slightly, his expression softening when he noticed she was awake.“Morning,” he said, voice low and rough from sleep.“Morning,” she murmured back, sitting up. “You’ve been up long?”“A while.” He smiled faintly. “Didn’t want to wake you. You looked… peaceful.”Sophia chuckled quietly. “I can’t remember the last time I felt this calm. No reporters, no phone calls, no work.” She looked toward the ocean. “It feels unr
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It had been a long week—filled with business meetings, calls, and endless congratulations after Julian was officially made the CEO of St. Clair Industries. The house had been busy, and even though Sophia smiled through it all, Julian could see that she still carried the same quiet tension in her eyes.One evening, after dinner, he leaned back on the couch and looked at her. “You need a break,” he said softly.Sophia looked up from her phone. “A break?”Julian smiled faintly. “Yes. We both do. Things have been tense for too long—between the company, the past, everything that’s happened lately. We need time away from all of it. Just you and me.”She blinked, a bit surprised. “You mean like… a vacation?”“Exactly,” Julian replied. “No meetings, no calls, no worries. Just us somewhere quiet.”Sophia hesitated, glancing at the twins’ toys scattered on the rug. “What about the babies?”“Emma can handle them,” he said gently. “She’s been doing a good job. Besides, we won’t be gone for long—j
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