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 she’s a bit clingy, though. Come on, let’s get a

back, and she

you, Ms. Johnson, for your help in this matter. It

but notice the shared look between Emily and Alexander. Sister, my ass, she thought bitterly. That woman is

mutually beneficial relationship, I assure you,” Sophia replied,

turns to Alexander, obviously trying to pull him away from Sophia, and says, “Mr. Stone, you still have several people to talk to. The mayor has been asking about you along

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

as Alexander and Emily disappear into the crowd. Emily hangs tightly onto Alexander’s arm,, and Alexander does not try to

no one in particular, “might as well enjoy his party.” She

of the guests. Sophia settles

lady?” the bartender

voice carrying a hint of resolution. She’s prepared to nurse her wounded ego with

measure and offers it with an authentic smile. Sophia takes a sip, feeling the warmth of the amber liquid cascade down her throat, momentarily soothing her inner turmoil. She nods in gratitude

in his late twenties takes the seat next

smile could melt any woman’s heart. “I’ll have what the lady is

in hand, the man leans closer, his eyes twinkling with

responds, her voice filled with resignation. The effects of the whiskey have rendered her immune to the emotional currents swirling

“So tell me, why would such an unbelievably gorgeous woman be sitting at a bar all alone? It just doesn’t seem

alluring. “I don’t know; it could be because I’m going through a divorce that threatens to leave me

fleeting smile gracing his lips before he abruptly leaves Sophia alone

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