Sophia POV
“What? My car is worth five times more than that!” Sophia snapped. She knew this car dealer was shady the moment she’d laid eyes on him. He’d seen his chance—feeding off of their desperation.
The man—short, balding, and reeking of cheap cologne—gave her a lazy shrug, leaning against the desk like he had all the time in the world. "That may be true, sweetheart, but you’re not exactly in a position to bargain, are you?"
Sophia’s fingers curled into fists. Sweetheart? She wanted to slap the grease right off his smug face.
She took a deep breath, forcing herself to stay calm. “Listen, I don’t have time for games. You’re going to give me what it’s worth.”
The dealer smirked. "And why would I do that?"
Before she could answer, Alessandro stepped forward, his presence shifting th
