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

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

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

Alexander. Sister, my ass, she thought bitterly. That woman is the reason why Alexander divorced me;

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

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

drawn up tonight and send it to your office first thing in the morning. In the meantime,

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

his party.” She moves toward a

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

like, lovely lady?” the bartender flirts,

carrying a hint of resolution. She’s prepared to nurse her

warmth of the amber liquid cascade down her throat, momentarily soothing her inner turmoil.

considers ordering another whiskey, a man in his late twenties takes the

have what the lady is having,” he says, his voice dripping

his eyes twinkling with intrigue.

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

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

fleeting smile gracing his lips before he abruptly leaves Sophia alone at the bar. Her words hang in the air,

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