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.

joined in her laughter. “I’ll admit she’s a bit clingy,

allowed Alexander to escort her down the hallway. His hand rested gently on her lower back, and

Ms. Johnson, for your help in this matter. It means a lot to me, to both of us,” Emily

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

indeed a mutually beneficial relationship, I assure you,” Sophia replied, regaining her

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

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

the crowd. Emily hangs tightly onto Alexander’s arm,,

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

music pulsates through the venue, intertwining with the vibrant chatter of the guests. Sophia

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 prepared to nurse her wounded ego with as many

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

his late twenties takes the seat next to her. He is dressed impeccably and

smile could melt any woman’s heart. “I’ll have what the lady is having,” he says, his voice

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

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

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

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

Sophia alone

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