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 in

means—by Sophia’s grandfather when they were just children.

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

declared. “I have fulfilled my

ring pierced the air, jolting both Alexander and Emily from their conversation. Without hesitation, Alexander

television! Right now!” The voice on

but he

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

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

sudden turn of events, could only offer a shrug,

love to jump on these types

the door shattered the silence, announcing the arrival of Steven Mhyler, one of Alexander’s trusted lawyers. His demeanor betrayed a sense of urgency as he hastily entered the room, his attention consumed by the news he

here,” Steven declared, seemingly oblivious to the charged atmosphere that enveloped the

think you should take a

now

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

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

It states’ In 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 percent (45%) of the shares in the

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

more?” Alex’s voice gradually

“Fix this immediately, Steven!”

the CEO, he broke out in a

a potential avenue to recoup your losses from the shares that Sophia stole in

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

She let out an exasperated huff, unable