Across the city, Sophia sat in her office speaking to someone on the phone.
"Yes," she said calmly.
"I want everything ready."
She paused.
"And this time… make it look like an accident."
After hanging up, her assistant looked uneasy.
"Miss Sophia… are you sure this is necessary?"
Sophia walked to the window.
Her voice was cold.
"Emily Carter ruined my reputation."
Her assistant hesitated.
"But Alexander chose her."
Sophia's eyes darkened.
"Exactly."
She turned slowly.
"And I never lose."