After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

2 “Let’s See What She Can Do.”

Three days had elapsed since Alexander Stone had dispatched Charles to deliver the divorce papers. He paced back and forth within the confines of his opulent corner office, boasting a panoramic view of the city skyline.

He was waiting for a consequence. And he was not surprised to get the result he expected.

He knew that his soon-to-be ex-wife would sign the papers. He offered a very generous price for this transaction, far higher than what she has paid in this marriage, but of course, she is taking the full three days to finish this sham of a marriage.

A soft knock at the door preceded Laura’s entrance. Laura, a trusted employee who had taken on the role of Alexander’s secretary, held an envelope containing the divorce decree, laying it delicately on the polished surface of his desk.

“She signed and has moved out,” Laura announced simply, her tone carrying an air of finality.

“Of course. She should be.” Alexander replied.

“It’s about damn time,” Emily Williams, a Branch Manager for Stone Enterprise, breezed into the office, her long black hair trailing behind her like a curtain of shadows.

“You should have kicked her out of that house years ago.”

Emily was Alexander’s childhood friend. Their families had been business partners, so naturally, Emily and Alexander were also business partners. Alexander treated her as his little sister.

Meeting Emily’s gaze, Alexander frowned, “Emily, you know why things had to unfold this way.”

He has always been a man that whatever he wanted, no matter the cost. This marriage was a way for him to seize control of the family business, so he took it.

“Maybe,” Emily responded, “but she lived in your house and relied on you for support while offering nothing in return. It’s fantastic that you’ve finally put that chapter behind you!”

exhaled deeply, he leaned back

grandfather when they were just children.

star-crossed lovers who had never seen each other in their entire

of what it was, it’s done,” Alexander declared. “I

ring pierced the air, jolting both Alexander and Emily from their conversation. Without hesitation, Alexander pressed the speaker button, allowing the urgency in the caller’s

on the television! Right now!” The voice on

frowned, but he

the TV flickered to life, a news banner crawled across the bottom of the screen, spelling out a shocking headline: Wealthiest Man Secretly Divorces, Suspected

etched themselves on Alexander’s face as he turned to Emily, searching for answers. “What the hell is going on?”

of events, could only offer a shrug,

to jump on these

the silence, announcing the arrival of Steven Mhyler, one of Alexander’s trusted lawyers. His

declared, seemingly oblivious to the charged atmosphere that enveloped the

have news. I think you should

standing, now

spit it out,” he commanded, could not hide the irritation

taking a deep breath Steven began, “I took a closer look at

paperwork from Steven’s hand with so much force

the matter of the divorce proceedings between Mr. Alexander Stone and Mrs. Sophia Stone, it is hereby decreed that Mrs. Sophia Stone shall retain ownership and control of forty-five

over by someone else. Fix it,” A gasp catches

worth and she wants more?” Alex’s voice gradually became deep and husky, which

“Fix this immediately, Steven!”

of the CEO, he broke out in a cold

shares that Sophia stole in her modification. Time is of the essence. In order to do

“Now,” he admitted, his voice tinged with regret. “Closing this loophole is far beyond my expertise. We will need

wearing thin. She let out an exasperated huff, unable