Her words carried a plea, a desperate attempt to regain control over the situation. Sophia knew that her grip on Marcus was slipping, that her power over him was waning. But she couldn't let go so easily. She couldn't bear the thought of him finding Diana without her, of him moving on and leaving her behind.
Marcus listened to her words, his silence a testament to his resolve. He had seen through her manipulations and understood that her offer of assistance was tainted with ulterior motives. He couldn't let himself be swayed by her empty promises or the fear she tried to instill within him.
"Sophia," he finally spoke, his voice firm and unwavering. "I appreciate your concern for finding Diana, but I can't accept your help under these conditions. I won't compromise my values or our love for each other. I believe that tonight shows that we should not even be too close to each other, I hope we can work more comofortably together but this time through proxies"
