True Love Deserves a Second Chance

"Alexander chuckled dismissively. ""Like her? No way. The girl I like is gentle, not sharp-tongued and violent. I'd rather stay single forever. This marriage is a joke. If you can't see that, just get a divorce."" Tyler laughed angrily. ""Everyone knows you like Sophia. Stop pretending.""

""You figured it out?""

""Of course!""

Alexander laughed, throwing a playful curse down the line. ""You're an idiot!"" He hung up, leaving Tyler sputtering in frustration.

Alexander lit a cigarette, still smirking. 'Like Sophia? No way. I'm just looking out for her because of Joyce. Otherwise, I wouldn't care.'

After convincing himself, he got out of the car and walked into the club, heading towards the banquet hall where Sophia was.

Passing the restroom, he saw Sophia talking to a bearded man with lustful eyes and a hand around her waist.

Alexander got angry and hurried over.

Sophia, sensing the man's intentions, stepped back and smiled. ""Mr. Powell, I need to greet some other actors. I'll be on my way.""

As she tried to leave, director Warren Powell grabbed her wrist with a lecherous smile. ""Miss Sinclair, I have a movie starting soon and need a leading lady. Interested in coming to my room to look at the script?"" His intentions were clear. He wanted to sleep with her.

Sophia smiled and declined, ""Sorry, Mr. Powell, I'd rather finish this project first. Ask someone else.""

Warren's face darkened. ""Sophia, don't think about rejecting me! One phone call from me and you're out of the industry.""""

Sophia raised her chin. ""Mr. Powell, I haven't heard of anyone being kicked out for not taking your movie. Or did I misunderstand your invitation?""

Warren sneered, ""Be my mistress for three months, and I'll make you a top star. Otherwise, you're out. Your choice.""

""Really? That's tempting,"" Sophia smirked. ""But I swore I'd rather be a walk-on for life than compromise my morals. Find someone else, Mr. Powell.""

"""You want to leave? No one I've set my eyes on has ever gotten away. Take Miss Sinclair upstairs to discuss the script."" A bodyguard approached Sophia, but Alexander kicked him in the back.

The bodyguard gasped in pain and turned to see Alexander grinning. ""Sorry, slipped.""

Alexander pulled Sophia into his arms and looked at Warren. ""Sorry, my girlfriend is just working for fun, not to achieve anything big. We're not interested in your offer. Excuse us.""

As they walked away, Warren's sinister laugh echoed. ""Do you think you can leave easily? Do you know who I am?""

Alexander turned back, shrugging. ""No, I don't. Why don't you enlighten me? I wouldn't want to miss out on a chance to be properly intimidated.""

Warren puffed up. ""Ever heard of Green Shadow Media? Biggest media group in the country. I'm their top director. I can make a small star famous overnight. What can you offer her? A handsome face isn't enough; you need power like mine."" Alexander chuckled. ""Wow, I'm shaking in my boots.""

""Be smart and leave her with me, and I might let you off. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude.""

Alexander raised an eyebrow. ""What if I don't?""

"""Then you're asking for trouble!"" Warren signaled his bodyguard, who charged at Alexander. But before he got close, Alexander kicked him in the groin.

The bodyguard crumpled in pain, screaming. Warren gritted his teeth. ""Wait here, I'll make you pay today!""

He pulled out his phone and dialed. ""Spencer, someone's causing trouble. Come help.""

Spencer Hernandez replied, ""Wait there. I'll see who dares mess with you.""

After hanging up, Warren smirked. ""You'll be begging for mercy soon."

Alexander chuckled. ""Alright, I'll wait.""

A few minutes later, Spencer arrived with his men, cursing. ""Who dares mess with Warren? Doesn't he want a career in the entertainment industry? I'll ruin him today."" As he approached, a calm voice cut through. ""Mr. Hernandez, you're quite bold.""

Spencer's hair stood on end. He looked over and, seeing the face, bent over in fear. ""Sorry, Mr. Cross, I didn't know you were here. My apologies.""

Being clueless, Warren said, ""He's no Mr. Cross, just trying to scare you. Don't believe him.""

Spencer slapped Warren. ""Shut up! Do you know who he is? He's the son of the president of Green Shadow Media, Alexander Cross.""

Warren, who had been smug, was now terrified. He begged for mercy. ""Sorry, Mr. Cross, I didn't know. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have bothered your girlfriend. I'll make sure Miss Sinclair becomes famous overnight."" Alexander bent down, staring at him. ""Do you honestly believe there's a future for you in this industry after what you just pulled? After threatening my girlfriend?""

Warren, terrified, slapped himself several times. If Green Shadow Media blacklisted him, he'd never make another movie. ""Mr. Cross, I was wrong. Please forgive me.""

Alexander laughed. ""Forgiveness isn't my forte. I'm more of a 'repay my enemies tenfold' kind of guy.""

He straightened up, his voice icy. ""This man abused his power and disrupted the industry. Blacklist him!""

Spencer immediately complied, ""Yes, Mr. Cross. I'll handle it.""

As he was about to leave, Alexander added, ""You abetted him and didn't report it. Your annual bonus is forfeited.""

Though Spencer was unhappy, he didn't dare argue. He knew Alexander's methods were ruthless, and no one dared defy him.

Once everyone had left, Alexander beckoned Sophia over. ""Come here.""

Sophia slowly walked to his side, biting her lip. Just as she was about to say ""thank you,"" he captured her lips in a kiss."