CHAPTER 14: TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT
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The towering glass skyscraper of Knight Enterprises – Chicago Division loomed ahead, an imposing symbol of Alexander’s empire. As their SUV pulled up, Sophia inhaled slowly, steeling herself.
She had navigated dangerous situations before. She could handle this.
Alexander stepped out first, his commanding presence drawing immediate attention. Executives, assistants, and security personnel all straightened at the sight of him. He didn’t demand authority—he was authority.
Sophia followed, keeping her expression neutral as she walked beside him. She had to blend in. Stay unnoticed.
But that became impossible the moment they stepped inside.
“Sophia?”
Her blood ran cold.
The voice was familiar—too familiar.
She turned slowly, her stomach knotting as she met a pair of sharp, knowing eyes.
Daniel Whitmore.
Her father’s former business associate. A man who had attended Windsor family events. A man who knew exactly who she was.
Panic surged through her, but she forced a polite, neutral smile. “I’m sorry—do I know you?”
Daniel frowned, confusion flickering across his face. “You look just like—”
“Miss Reynolds,” Alexander cut in smoothly, his gaze flickering between them. “Something wrong?”
Sophia’s breath caught. He had noticed.
Daniel hesitated, then let out a short chuckle. “Nothing. My mistake.”
But the suspicion in his eyes said otherwise.
Sophia turned to Alexander, ignoring the tension coiling in her stomach. “Should we head to the meeting?”
Alexander didn’t respond immediately. He studied her—too intently. Too carefully. Then, finally, he nodded.
“Let’s go.”
As they stepped into the elevator, Sophia exhaled slowly, her heart still pounding.
That had been too close. Way too close.
And from the way Alexander’s piercing gaze lingered on her, she knew one thing for certain—
He wasn’t going to let it go.
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