After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

Chapter 7

7 “He’s Not Enough for You.”

“I’m sorry, what was that?” Alexander asked, visibly shifting so Emily’s head no longer rested on him.

Sophia took a deep breath, composing herself once more. Emotions had no place in her plans, and she reminded herself of the task at hand.

“Nothing,” Sophia replied calmly. “I think I’ll be heading home now.”

“Really?” Emily chimed in, her voice laced with fake concern. “The party is just getting started.”

“Umm, Emily,” Alexander interjected, “Why don’t you go back in? I’ll join you in just a moment.”

Emily glared at Alexander, clearly disgruntled, but obediently turned to leave. Sophia couldn’t help but watch as Alexander’s eyes followed Emily down the hallway.

Once Emily was out of earshot, Alexander turned his attention back to Sophia. “My family and Emily’s family have been close friends for many years. She’s very ambitious but naive. I brought her into my company after she graduated from the University of Chicago last year. It was a way to guide and protect her in this ruthless world.”

Sophia studied Alexander closely as he spoke. His explanation of their relationship might work on other women, but she knew better than to fall for his facade.

As Sophia glanced down the hallway and noticed Emily waiting and watching, she tried to stifle a giggle but failed.

had successfully put Sophia at ease and joined in her laughter. “I’ll admit

allowed Alexander to escort her down the hallway. His hand rested gently on her lower back, and she chose not to

matter. It

Emily and Alexander. Sister, my ass, she thought bitterly. That woman is the reason why

relationship, I assure you,” Sophia replied,

and says, “Mr. Stone, you still

I will have the paperwork drawn up tonight and send it to your office first thing in the morning. In

the crowd. Emily hangs tightly onto

one in particular, “might as well enjoy his party.” She moves toward a bar in the corner and

the vibrant chatter of the guests. Sophia settles onto a barstool, her

lovely lady?” the bartender flirts, drawing a small smile

need something stronger. How about a whiskey neat,” Sophia answers, her voice carrying a hint of resolution. She’s

amber liquid cascade down her throat, momentarily soothing her inner turmoil. She

another whiskey, a man in his late twenties takes the seat next to her. He is dressed impeccably and oozes a

the lady is having,” he

the man leans closer, his eyes twinkling with

suppose,” Sophia responds, her voice filled with resignation. The effects of the whiskey

why would such an unbelievably gorgeous woman be sitting at a bar all alone? It just doesn’t seem right,” he whispers, his proximity sending a shiver

could be because I’m going through a divorce that threatens to leave me in

man blinks momentarily, a fleeting smile gracing his lips before he abruptly leaves Sophia alone at the bar. Her

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