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.

believed he 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

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

for your help in this matter. It means a

she thought bitterly. That woman is the reason why Alexander divorced me;

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

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

will have the paperwork drawn up tonight and send it to your

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

well enjoy his

vibrant chatter of the guests. Sophia settles onto

lady?” the bartender flirts, drawing a small smile

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

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

takes the seat next

“I’ll have what the lady is having,” he says, his voice dripping

the man leans closer, his eyes twinkling

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

“So tell me, why would such an unbelievably gorgeous woman be sitting

voice alluring. “I don’t know; it could be

Sophia alone at the bar. Her words hang

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