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!”

he leaned

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

sarcasm. “Two star-crossed lovers who

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

Alexander and Emily from their conversation. Without hesitation, Alexander pressed the speaker button, allowing the urgency in the caller’s voice to flood

some emergency happened! Please turn on the television! Right now!” The voice on the other end delivered

but he

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

for answers. “What the hell is going on?” he demanded, “Who leaked the news of divorce to the

aback by the sudden turn of events, could only offer a shrug, her tone

know, people love to jump on these types of stories.

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

charged atmosphere that enveloped the office. His focus remained steadfast on

have news. I think you should take

continued standing, now glaring at

could not hide the

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

modified it?” Alexander grabbed the paperwork from Steven’s hand with so much

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,

solve this problem, it is going to be taken over by someone else. Fix it,” A gasp catches in Emily’s throat. Emily

she was worth and she wants more?” Alex’s

“Fix this immediately, Steven!”

the intense gaze of the CEO,

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

tinged with regret. “Closing this loophole is far beyond my expertise. We will need to

patience wearing thin. She let out an