The Ceo’S Hidden Daughter
Beneath the Surface
Morning. Sophie walks into a modern coworking lounge in the city for a joint meeting. Her heels click with determination. She looks confident but her fingers twitch slightly at her side.
Marcelo is already there, sipping coffee, relaxed but sharp. He glances up when Sophie enters
Marcelo Devin(ML)
Ms. Blake. Right on time.
Sophie Blake(FL)
*Controlled smile* punctuality makes collaboration easier
They sit across from each other. Tablet screens, graphs, budget proposals open. The conversation is business until it isn’t.
Marcelo Devin(ML)
Tell me something Sophie. You’ve worked with Carter & Co. how long?
Sophie Blake(FL)
Since I left my last position. Almost four years now
Marcelo Devin(ML)
And it also says here you took a break for a few months from work, reasons unknown. Why was that?
Sophie Blake(FL)
I just had to sort some family emergencies
Marcelo watches her closely. She doesn’t blink.
Marcelo Devin(ML)
*internal* She’s lying. Not openly. She knows I’m digging
Sophie Blake(FL)
*taps her tablet* Let’s return to the quarterly breakdown Mr. Devin. Unless your strategy involves psych evaluations
Marcelo Devin(ML)
Only for people who dodge my questions.
She gives a tight smile. He watches her. Calm, but eyes sharp.
After the business meeting. Coffee break. Their drinks were served to their table
Sophie Blake(FL)
*focuses on her drink trying to avoid small talk*
Marcelo Devin(ML)
Do you ever think about the past, Sophie?
Sophie Blake(FL)
*pauses* Depends on the past.
Marcelo Devin(ML)
Ever feel like something unfinished comes back to haunt you?
She stiffens almost immediately. Then lifts her coffee
Sophie Blake(FL)
If it does, I probably left it unfinished for a reason.
Marcelo Devin(ML)
Interesting answer
Marcelo Devin(ML)
Do you have any family in the city?
She looks at him. Careful
Sophie Blake(FL)
Why do you ask?
Marcelo Devin(ML)
Small talk. I’m trying to be friendly
Sophie Blake(FL)
You were never the ‘friendly’ type
Marcelo Devin(ML)
*moves closer* Only when I have a reason to be.
She moves back to keep distance between them
Sophie Blake(FL)
*Internal* He’s not asking for nothing. He’s fishing
Back to the meeting. They wrap up. Sophie stands to leave
Marcelo Devin(ML)
By the way… I came across an old staff photo the other night
Marcelo Devin(ML)
From Devin Group. Four years ago, you were in it.
Sophie Blake(FL)
Must’ve been a lot of people in those photos
Marcelo Devin(ML)
Not many I remember. But you stood out
He holds her gaze. She looks away first.
She walks out of the building, her hands trembling slightly as she pulls out her phone
Sophie Blake(FL)
📲 He’s suspicious. He keep digging and asking questions. What if he already knows about her? Armani I’m scared
Armani(FL’s BFF)
📲 Let’s not get ahead of ourselves now. We can’t be too sure he knows about her can we?
Sophie Blake(FL)
📲 If there’s one thing I know about that man is that when he’s curious about something. He can go to the end of the world to get his answers
Scene; Daniel in his car, staring out the the windshield, thinking.
Marcelo Devin(ML)
She’s hiding something. And I’ll find out what. Because if Sophie Blake ran from me once…
Marcelo Devin(ML)
… I want to know why she came back
Next episode teaser: Sophie’s guard slips and Marcelo ends up in the last place she expected: near Elora.
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Ryner
This story has me hooked, I need the next chapter! 😍
2025-07-21
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