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.

in her laughter. “I’ll

back, and she chose not to brush it away. Upon reaching Emily, Sophia

for your help in this matter. It means a

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

mutually beneficial relationship, I assure you,” Sophia

Sophia, and says, “Mr. Stone, you still have several people to talk to. The mayor has been asking about you along with Judge

Alexander nods, “Ms. Johnson, I will have the paperwork drawn up tonight and send it to your office first thing in the morning.

Emily hangs tightly

says to no one in particular, “might as well enjoy his party.” She moves toward a bar in the

music pulsates through the venue, intertwining with the vibrant chatter of the guests. Sophia settles onto a barstool, her eyes scanning the room

lady?” the bartender flirts, drawing a small

no, definitely need something stronger. How about a whiskey neat,” Sophia answers, her voice carrying a hint of resolution. She’s prepared to nurse her wounded ego with as

offers it with an authentic smile. Sophia takes a sip, feeling the warmth of the amber

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

any woman’s heart. “I’ll have what the lady is having,” he

drinks in hand, the man leans closer, his eyes twinkling with intrigue. “Quite the party, huh?”

her voice filled with resignation. The effects of the whiskey have rendered her immune to the

why would such an unbelievably gorgeous woman be sitting at a bar

could be because I’m going through a divorce that threatens

leaves Sophia alone at the bar. Her words hang in the air, a

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