The Otherworldly Mercenary

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Seph's smile remained warm as he noticed Sofia's thoughtful expression, oblivious to the internal conflict brewing in her mind.

"No need for the trouble, Miss Sofia," He said with a smile. "I'm not too keen on these fancy cars. I've always preferred Super Cars or the classics. I doubt you've got any of those around here, do you?"

Sofia's face immediately shifted, the corners of her lips twitching downward at his words. She had hoped for a more direct response, something that would lead her toward closer contact with him.

Still, Seph had hit the nail on the head with his casual guess.

"You're right, Sir," She admitted with a soft sigh. "We don't have anything like that at the moment. But…"

She paused, putting on her most professional smile. "If you'd like, we can import a car to your specifications. You'd just need to pay a safety deposit upfront."

Seph's eyes lit up at the mention of a potential classic car. A spark of excitement flickered across his face, and he leaned forward eagerly. "Ah, then please, make sure to find me a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429. I've wanted one for as long as I can remember and chased to get my hands on one."

Sofia's eyebrows rose in surprise.

A man of his caliber wants such a classic car?

It made him all the more intriguing. She quickly made a note of the request, though she didn't fully understand his enthusiasm for cars. She could tell, though, that this was something he truly desired.

"I'll make sure to track one down for you, Sir," Sofia said, her voice dripping with sincerity as she held his gaze. "I'll let you know as soon as we find one. But may I have your contact number, so I can update you on the progress?"

Seph hesitated. He had no phone. He had grown so accustomed to dealing with his affairs through others, or simply using whatever was available to him. He scratched the side of his face with a sheepish grin.

"Ah, about that... my phone got damaged in an accident. I don't actually have one at the moment. But I can leave her number with you. You can contact me through her phone."

Virginia, sitting quietly next to Seph, barely suppressed a smirk at the awkwardness of the situation. She could tell from the way Sofia's expression shifted that the younger woman had a growing interest in Seph, and it didn't sit well with her.

Sofia was caught off guard by his sudden offer, but she kept her professional composure, even as she felt a pang of disappointment. He wasn't exactly making it easy for her. But there was still something captivating about the man in front of her. He wasn't like the typical wealthy men she interacted with — arrogant, entitled, and self-absorbed.

No, Seph had a quiet confidence, a humble presence that made him seem like someone she could rely on.

She nodded politely, making a mental note of the contact information. "I understand, Sir. I'll make sure to contact you as soon as I have news."

Seph smiled his usual easygoing smile. "Thank you, Miss Sofia."

But Virginia's gaze had not left Sofia the entire time. She shifted in her spot and casually looped her arm around Seph's, pulling him close. A playful glint danced in her eyes as she looked at Sofia, raising an eyebrow provocatively. She knew full well what Sofia's feelings were — it was practically written on her face. And Virginia wasn't about to let her get too comfortable with the idea of Seph as her personal project.

Sofia caught the meaning behind Virginia's subtle taunt and sighed internally. She had no retort to make, no way to challenge the situation.

After all, the man she was drawn to had already been claimed by someone else.

Seph was completely oblivious to the shift in the air as he passed a piece of paper to Sofia with Virginia's address written on it.

"This is where you can reach me," He said, his voice as calm as ever.

Sofia's lips curled into a soft, appreciative smile as she took the paper. Her fingers lingered over the address for a moment longer than necessary. "I'll be sure to deliver the news to you personally, then, Mr. Seph."

"Thank you again, Miss Sofia," Seph replied, standing from his seat. He turned to Virginia, a playful smile on his lips. "Shall we be on our way?"

Virginia's face lit up with a mischievous grin. She squeezed his arm before sliding into the passenger seat.

"Come on, driver. We're running late," She teased.

Seph chuckled softly as he slid into the driver's seat and started the engine. The sound of the car roaring to life was a sweet melody to his ears. He could feel the vibrations of the engine beneath him, the way the car seemed to come alive with every rev. He pressed the accelerator, and the car sped forward with a powerful surge.

Vroom!

The sleek vehicle, a symbol of wealth and power, smoothly glided down the road as they made their way toward Virginia's place. The moment felt almost surreal to Sofia, standing at the entrance of the dealership, watching the car disappear into the distance. She stood there for a moment longer than she meant to, wondering what had just happened.

A man like him, one so rare and striking, had shown interest in her — but now, she could only watch as he belonged to someone else.

Her thoughts were interrupted by the sudden arrival of some of her younger colleagues. They approached her with concerned looks as if they could sense something was off.

"Manager, are you done eating? You've been standing out here for a while," One of them asked.

Another girl looked around, frowning slightly. "Yeah, customers won't come if you just stand there staring out the window."

Sofia blinked and quickly returned to reality, a faint blush creeping up her neck. "Hehe, don't worry. I already completed a sale just now. The Audi R8, it's been sold."

The girls gasped in unison. The Audi R8 had been sitting in the showroom for months, its high price tag making it almost impossible to sell.

But now, it was gone. Sofia had somehow managed to close the deal.

"What? You sold the Audi R8?" One of the girls exclaimed, her eyes wide with disbelief. "How did you pull that off?"

Sofia let out a soft laugh. "It wasn't easy, but I managed. He was a special customer. And yes, he's a very handsome man, very rich, too."

"Did he flirt with you?" One of the girls asked eagerly.

Sofia smirked, her eyes twinkling with amusement. "Not quite. He's not the type to flirt."

The girls exchanged shocked glances, unable to believe that someone would resist Sofia's charm. "No way! How could someone like that not flirt with you?"

Sofia smiled playfully, a touch of sadness creeping into her voice. "Well, it doesn't matter. He was kind, polite, and truly a gentleman. And he bought the car for his woman."

The girls fell silent, processing this new piece of information.

"He has a woman?" One of them asked, a slight tone of disappointment in her voice.

"Of course," Sofia replied, shrugging casually. "That's why he didn't flirt with me."

"But he must really love her if he's buying her an Audi R8," another girl remarked, her voice filled with admiration.

"There's no doubt about it," Sofia agreed, feeling a pang of jealousy she couldn't quite shake. "But let's not focus on that. We've got work to do, ladies."

Just as she clapped her hands to gather everyone's attention, another person entered the dealership.

The bell above the door jingled softly, but the atmosphere had shifted.

The sudden appearance of a new customer was a welcome distraction, though Sofia couldn't help but wonder if fate had other plans in store for her.

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