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ordered a taxi and left the villa, starting her journey back to Paris. As the sun rose over Provence, casting a warm glow over the countryside, Sophie felt a mixture of sadness and determination. She knew that she had to go back, that her career was important to her, but she couldn't help but feel a sense

ould explain to him, make him understand why she had to leave. But she knew that it was too late for that now. As the taxi sped towards Paris, Sophie's heart weighed heavy with regret. She knew

Sophie's warmth beside him. To his surprise, his hand met empty sheets. Confusion c

eart sank as he realized that Sophie had left. A rush of emotions flooded through him-confusion, hurt, and an

ouldn't help but wonder if he had done something wrong, if he had pushed her away somehow. Bu

e would miss her more than words could say, but he also knew that he had to respect her decision. With

t, her phone pressed to her ear as she

eaded, her voice laced with desperation. "I need to

of Stephanie, but he knew that getting involved in her drama with

can't promise anything. Luc is a good man, and he d

had to make things right with Luc, no matter what it took. She quickly thanked Andrew an

scapes and charming villages that once brought her joy now only served as painful reminders of what she

. She thought about Luc, waking up to an empty bed, wondering where she was and why she had left

She had promised to cherish every moment they had together, yet here she was, running away from him. She tried to push a

arrived, there would be no turning back. She would have to face the consequences of her decision, whatever

d carefully planned this trip, hoping to win back Luc's affection and make amends for her past mistakes by stealing it right this time. She had

to make sense of what had happened. He had thrown himself into his work, hoping to distract himself from the pai

. She knew that Luc was vulnerable, and she intended to use that to her advantage. She

phanie said, her voice dripping with fa

rought back a flood of memories, both good and bad. He knew that he should stay away from her, that she was nothing but

She talked and laughed, touching him lightly on the arm, trying to reignite the spark that had once existed between th

t he was not as easily swayed as she had hoped. In a last-ditch effort to win him over, she suggested they ta

ie for who she truly was now, could see the deceit and manipulation that lay behind her words and actions. H

knew that this was her chance to win him back, to make him see that they belonged together. She

ng pictures of them both, making sure to capture moments that would incriminate them both in intimate positions. She knew t

hat what she was doing was wrong, that she was crossing a line that should never be crossed.

tucked her phone away, knowing that she would use the pictures to her advantage in the future.

nly had Luc caught she and Nick in bed in the , but she had also failed to locate the diamond now. She knew that Nick would be furi

d to come up with a new plan, one that would make Luc willingly hand over the diamond. She neede

to be careful, that one wrong move could ruin everything. But she was confident i

e partner position promotion was just a ploy to get rid of her. She had worked tirelessly at the firm, putting in long hours and

n. It was a bitter pill to swallow, knowing that her career hung in the balance. She couldn't help but wonder why

l to win the case and secure her future at the firm. She poured over the details, looking for any

h thoughts of victory. She knew that the road ahead would be tough, but she was ready t

hollow. She looked out at her peers through the glass window, expecting to see smiles and congratulations, but instead, she saw frowns an

n her an impossible case, thinking it would ruin her chances. But Sophie had managed to turn things around,

te her resignation letter. She knew that she didn't want to work at a place where her hard work and dedication we

e was taking control of her future. She signed the letter and placed it in an envelope, ready to hand it in. She may have w