“I can be a bitch when I want to,” she muttered.
Sophia snickered. The two of them looked at each other, and Emma let out an exhausted sigh.
“I can’t believe she did all that. She’s annoyed with me, so she took it out on you,” Sophia said bitterly.
Emma shook her head slowly.
“And here I was blaming myself,” she said. “I kept thinking that because I badmouthed Magnus, he was taking it out on me.”
She scoffed bitterly.
“Turns out he’s just busy pleasing his mistress.”
Sophia tucked her hair behind her ear and let out an annoyed breath.
Sophia tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and let out a sarcastic laugh.
“That man always has women around him,” she said coldly. “Before one woman even leaves, another one is already standing beside him. Shameless.”
Her expression darkened as she continued.
“And he had the nerve to lecture me earlier,” she said angrily. “Saying his ex-wife was using him for money.”
Sophia scoffed.
“As if he’s some kind of saint.” She shook her head in irritation. “He acts like he’s some precious prize and I’m the one who is desperately trying to crawl back to him after the divorce.”
Sophia let out an angry breath. After a moment, she sighed and turned back to Emma.
“Don’t worry,” she said more calmly. “I’ll talk to Elias and see if there’s a way to fix this.”
Emma looked at her uncertainly.
“We’ll figure something out,” Sophia added reassuringly. “Your future doesn’t depend entirely on Magnus’s mood.”
She gave Emma a small smile.
“I’ll meet Elias today, and then we’ll come up with a plan.”
Emma stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Sophia in a tight hug.
“I want to kill someone,” Emma muttered, letting out a whiny groan.
Sophia bit the inside of her cheek to stop herself from laughing as she gently patted Emma’s back.
***
After navigating the busy afternoon traffic, Sophia finally arrived at one of the city’s most prestigious restaurants. It was located in the heart of the business district, surrounded by towering office buildings and corporate headquarters.
Coincidentally, Magnus’s company, Empire of Diamonds, stood just down the street, its glass tower dominating one side of the avenue.
Inside, the restaurant reflected the same level of prestige. The interior featured a sleek modern design, elegant black stone accents, and warm lighting that created an atmosphere of quiet luxury.
Sophia stepped inside and scanned the room.
It didn’t take long for her to spot Elias already sitting at one of the tables near the window.
He was leaning back slightly in his chair, casually scrolling through his phone.
