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Luke acted swiftly on his intuition and avoided going to Sofia's residence.
He was certain this woman was already in the company of his associate.
He headed directly to his friend's office and bluntly insisted Sofia return his funds.
"Luke, what's become of you? Take a look at yourself. Do you still resemble a prosperous individual? You're like a homeless canine."
Sofia snuggled against the man, taunting the pitiful figure before her.
Luke observed the contemptible pair, his chest rising and falling with fury.
The man Sofia clung to was called Charles Evans.
He once trailed after Luke, addressing him as "Luke," but now embraced Sofia and ridiculed him.
"I'm not concerned about how you two became involved, but Sofia, return my money."
"You're here for cash, are you? Has Mr. Davis sunk so low that he wants to reclaim the pittance he gave me?"
"You consider several million insignificant? If it's so trivial, then give it back."