Chapter 3

Alexander is seated at his desk, going through some paperwork, when flashes of last night's gala pass through his memory. He remembers the lady he saved. 

 "So-sophia"

He struggles to remember her name. Her face looks so pure. Her innocence is too real, and her body is to die for. He couldn't concentrate. She was perfect. Her image would fit perfectly as his Mrs. He seems to be sure that she would fit his image properly. His grandfather would be more than pleased with her. Just then, his assistant walks in and stands in front of him. 

"Good morning, Marcus."

"Good morning, sir."

"So what were you able to find?"

"Well, something interesting that will make the contract between you and her very easy."

"Okay, what is that?"

Marcus walks in front of him and hands him a file. He flips through it, and his eyebrows go up.

 "Interesting, this will make everything fast and speedy for both parties".

Alexander closes the file and hands it over to Marcus. He picks up a call and calls his secretary to come in.

 "Why do you need her?"

Marcus asks Alexander.

 "She'll put us through, we're dealing with a woman. If we could get tips from another woman, it would make the process easier."

 Marcus looks confused but tries not to question Alexander too much; he wouldn't want to make his boss angry, but then he asks one more question, and this drives Alexander to anger.

 "But, sir, why her if I must ask? Other women are willing to be with you. The ones who are far more beautiful, successful, and influential. Why her? What makes her so special?"

Alexander turns to look at him with a wicked glare. He breathes in to contain his anger because Marcus has been his assistant for years, he is loyal and trustworthy, but more importantly, Marcus looks out for him. 

 "I don't like my decisions being questioned, but if you must know the reason I want her to be the one I do this with, the answer is very simple. All the qualities you mentioned that she does not have are the reason I want her. Imagine I choose a high-profile woman for this, she has nothing to lose, so why would she agree to just a year when she could get more? The type of woman you mentioned would negotiate and try to get more, but Sophia has one element that makes closing a deal simple and fast. Do you know what that is?"

He turns and looks at the window in his office 

"No, I don't know."

He turns and looks back at him and smiles at him. With a wicked grin, he tells Marcus the answer.

 "She has desperation."

He turns and maintains his wicked smirk. The secretary enters the office. Alexander signals her to come forward. He hands her a cheque and gives her some orders.

 "Make sure you get nothing but the best. I'm trusting you with this because you're a woman."

 She collects the cheque and nods as she leaves his office. 

 "Marcus, call her, tell her I want to see her. Make sure she comes." 

 Alexander signals Marcus to leave his office.

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Sophia's phone rings. The caller reads the private number. She seems surprised, but she picks up the call. 

 "Hello"

"Is this Sophia Carter?"

"Um, um, yes. Yes, I am Sophia Carter."

Not being sure if she wanted to tell the stranger over the phone that it was her.

 "Oh, good. Mr Alexander Blackwood wants to see you tomorrow by 2 pm."

Sophia is shocked; she does not know what to say, and she is left in confusion. At first, she wants to question, but she holds it inside her mind.

 "Okay"

"So will you be coming?"

Still confused on why Alexander Blackwood would want to meet her, but she agrees, what's the worst that could happen? 

 "Yes, I'll be coming."

 "Okay, I'll tell Mr Blackwood that you'll be coming. Please be punctual, he does not like to be kept waiting."

"Okay"

She ends the call abruptly, not knowing what to do. Quickly, she calls Olivia and narrates everything to her.

 "Wait, wait, wait, Soph, you're saying the guy that was being all Prince Charming with you, wants you to go and see him. Tomorrow?"

 "That's what the person over the phone said." 

 "Okay, Soph, I wanna ask you? Did he tell you where?”

“Yes. He said Wood Enterprise"

 "Wait, that means his boss is the CEO of Wood Enterprise, wait, Sophia, you're going to see Alexander Blackwood. The Alexander Blackwood"

 "Yes, that's his name."

 "Oh my gawd, Soph. I don't know if I should be happy or sad for you."

 "Why?"

She asks inquisitively

"Well, for one, he's wealthy, like really wealthy, and he can make all your money problems disappear like poof, but he's also a very ruthless businessman. He's known to have no mercy when it comes to business and shows no emotions."

 Sophia trembles in fear because she has no idea why Alexander would want to see her.

 "Sophia, let's hope for the best, that the reason he wants to see is of good and not evil."

 Sophia stays mute.

 The next day, Sophia Carter makes her way to his office. From outside, Sophia is stunned by what she sees. Blackwood is boldly placed on top of the building. She makes it through the entrance and goes to the receptionist desk.

 "Umm, my name is Sophia Carter and Mr Blackwood is expec-"

Before she could finish the sentence, the receptionist responded

 "He is waiting for you. When you enter the elevator, go to the last floor."

 Sophia makes it inside the elevator and hits the last floor. She checks her wristwatch to ensure that she is on time; her watch reads a minute to 2 pm. As soon as she arrives. His secretary and Marcus ushered her into his office. Immediately, she walks in, and he turns to look at her.

 "I've been expecting you."

He has a wicked smile on his face as he looks at Sophia.

 "Please take a seat, I don't want my guest or wife to be standing."

 With that statement, Sophia feels the most confused she has felt in a l

ong time. 

“What does he mean by that?”

She thought to herself.