*Chapter 18: The Midnight Meeting*
Sophia couldn't shake off the feeling that the mysterious message was more than just a prank. She decided to investigate further and meet the person at the coffee shop.
Alexander was skeptical, but he agreed to accompany Sophia to the meeting. "Let's be careful," he said. "We don't know who this person is or what they want."
As they arrived at the coffee shop at midnight, Sophia's heart was racing. She looked around, but the place was empty except for a figure sitting in the corner.
The figure stood up as they approached. It was a woman with long, curly hair and a kind smile. "Thank you for coming," she said. "My name is Samantha, and I'm a former employee of Alexander's family."
Sophia's curiosity was piqued. "What do you want to tell us?" she asked.
Samantha took a deep breath. "I've been watching you, Sophia. I know about the arrangement between you and Alexander. And I have to tell you, it's not what you think it is."
Alexander's expression turned guarded. "What are you talking about?" he asked.
Samantha hesitated. "I'm talking about the real reason why you're in this arrangement. It's not just about boosting your image, Alexander. It's about something much bigger."
Sophia's eyes widened. "What do you mean?" she asked.
Samantha glanced around the coffee shop nervously. "I think it's time you knew the truth about Alexander's family and their business dealings. Are you ready to hear it?"
Sophia nodded, her heart pounding in her chest. She was about to uncover a secret that could change everything.