Maria’s POV I sat there staring into space. Who could have seen us, and what do they want? Fuck, Maria, you have messed up, I scolded myself. I picked up my phone and typed, What do you want? The reply came faster than I expected. Give me half of your company. I almost laughed out loud, because now I knew exactly who sent it. Sophia. My ex best friend. She betrayed me, and now she was stalking me and trying to blackmail me? She could go to hell for all I care. I will not give you even a quarter of it. You can go eat s**t, I typed back. I dropped my phone on the desk, quickly rounded up my work, switched off my laptop, and stood with a tired sigh. After stretching my body, I checked the time. It was past closing hour. I picked up my bag and made my way out, making sure the doo

