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!”

leaned

damn responsibilities. We all know the story. My grandfather was saved—whatever that means—by Sophia’s grandfather when they were just children. In

beautiful romance,” Emily scoffed with sarcasm. “Two star-crossed lovers who had never seen each

what it was, it’s done,” Alexander declared. “I have fulfilled my

and Emily from their conversation. Without hesitation, Alexander pressed the

Right now!”

frowned, but

of the screen, spelling out a shocking headline: Wealthiest Man Secretly Divorces,

“What the hell is going on?” he

by the sudden turn of events,

to jump on these types of stories. Anyone

in the room, a forceful knock on the door shattered the silence, announcing the arrival of Steven Mhyler, one of Alexander’s trusted lawyers. His demeanor betrayed a sense of urgency

atmosphere that enveloped the office. His

news. I think you should take a

now glaring

commanded, could not hide the irritation in his

breath Steven began, “I took a closer look at the modified

paperwork from Steven’s hand with so much force

Stone and Mrs. Sophia Stone, it is hereby decreed that Mrs. Sophia Stone shall retain ownership and control of forty-five percent (45%) of the shares in the subsidiary company, hereinafter referred to as the “StoneTech

be taken over by someone else. Fix it,” A gasp catches in Emily’s throat. Emily demands as tears begin to

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

“Fix this immediately, Steven!”

the intense gaze of the CEO, he broke out in a

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

with regret. “Closing this loophole is far beyond

welled up within Emily, her patience wearing thin. She let out an