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 admit she’s a bit clingy, though. Come on,

rested gently on her lower back, and she chose not to brush it away. Upon reaching

help in this matter. It means a lot to me, to both

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

relationship, I assure you,” Sophia replied,

trying to pull him away from Sophia, and says, “Mr. Stone, you still have several people to talk to. The mayor

I will have the paperwork drawn up tonight and send it

as Alexander and Emily disappear into the crowd. Emily hangs tightly

his party.”

guests. Sophia settles onto a barstool, her eyes scanning the room as

bartender flirts, drawing a small smile to her

neat,” Sophia answers, her voice carrying a hint of resolution. She’s prepared to nurse her wounded ego with

the amber liquid cascade down her throat, momentarily soothing her inner turmoil. She nods in gratitude and turns to observe the partygoers in

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

have what the lady

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

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

tell me, why would such an unbelievably gorgeous woman be sitting at a bar all alone? It just

the man’s gaze, her voice alluring. “I don’t know; it could be because

a fleeting smile gracing his lips before he abruptly leaves Sophia alone at

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