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Chapter 18

Author: Morgan Chase
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-08 17:53:35

Sophia's POV

Victoria’s scream wasn't just a sound; it was a trigger. It tore the memory from the depths of my mind and threw it in front of me, vivid and intact, as if it had happened yesterday.

~Flashback~

We were on the office terrace late in the afternoon. Victoria was my new junior assistant at the time, always overly formal, rigid. I wanted to break down that barrier, create some closeness. She was standing beside me, looking out at the city, her expression closed off.

"Ms. Sophia," she said, without looking at me. "Do you need anything else?"

I let out a light laugh, trying to lighten the atmosphere. "Victoria, I've asked you before. Just call me Sophia, okay? Feel free." I moved and put my arm around her shoulders in a gesture meant to be friendly.

Her body locked up instantly. Every muscle went rigid under my touch. And then I saw it: it was quick, almost imperceptible, but I saw it—she rolled her eyes. A swift movement of pure irritation, a clear sign of disdain before she c
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