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Xander's face turned sour. "What are you all arguing about? We need to find a

solution now.

Everyone fell silent, though their gazes held a bit more resentment toward him.

At that moment, a figure appeared in the distance.

"Mr, Wilbur?"

Sophia walked over, her face wearing a gentle smile.

Xander's expression brightened upon seeing her. "Miss Winter, what brings you here?

Sophia smiled back. "I came to visit a friend. What's going on here?"

Xander sighed and explained the situation briefly. "I was just joking with Miss Young, but she took it seriously and now DK Group is blacklisting us. We have families to support. If we're blacklisted and lose our jobs, how will we survive?"

Sophia's eyes flashed, and she said, "If you trust me, I can speak to Lucas at DK Group on your behalf."

Xander's face lit up with hope. "You know Mr. Tudor?"

Sophia nodded. "Yes, Lucas and I are friends."

Calling Lucas by his first name, she conveyed a natural intimacy.

Xander looked at Sophia with gratitude. "Miss Winter, if you can resolve this, I would do anything for you!"

Sophia gave a gentle smile. "No need to say that. It's just a small favor. Let me make a call first. Please wait." "Alright, alright."

Sophia took out her phone and walked to the side, dialing Lucas' number.

"Hello?"

The call was quickly answered, and Lucas's cool, magnetic voice came through.

Sophia's voice was soft and warm. "Lucas, I found a gift from Leo while packing. When do you have time to come and pick it up?"

Lucas' tone grew even colder. "Sophia, are you serious?"

Sophia's eyes flickered. "Yes, I know how much you care about Leo. I wouldn't joke. about this."

Lucas asked, "When are you available?"

Sophia replied, "I'm available now.

Lucas said, "I'll send Desmond to pick it up."

Sophia insisted, "Lucas, it's a gift from Lep. I won't hand it over to anyone else."

Lucas asked, "Where are you?"

Sophia smiled slightly and gave him her address.

"Wait there."

He hung up immediately after.

Sophia turned to Xander and the others, smiling gently. "Lucas will be here soon. Your problem will definitely be solved."

Xander and the group looked at Sophia with gratitude.

"Miss Winter, thank you so much."

"Miss Winter, you're so beautiful and kind, much better than that Aveline!"

"Miss Winter, here's my business card. If you ever need anything, just call me, and I'll be there immediately!"

Sophia's smile grew wider at their words

She glanced toward the office door, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes.

No one left.

Lucas arrived half an hour later.

Seeing the studio's name, his expression grew even colder.: owner of this content.

"Where's the item?"

He looked at Sophia, his expression calm yet distant, a sharp chill surrounding him.

Sophia said, "I promised to give it to you, and I will. But Lucas, these people have

families to support. If they lose their jobs, what will happen to their families? Can you please not go after them?"