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

lower back, and she chose

Johnson, for your help in this matter. It means a lot to me, to

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

beneficial relationship, I assure you,”

still have

Johnson, I will have the paperwork drawn up tonight and send it to

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

as well enjoy his party.” She moves toward

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

you like, lovely lady?” the bartender

whiskey neat,” Sophia answers, her voice carrying

smile. Sophia takes a sip, feeling the warmth of the amber liquid cascade

man in his late twenties takes the seat next to her.

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

closer, his eyes twinkling with intrigue. “Quite

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

gazes at her intently, undeterred by her guarded demeanor. “So tell me, why would such an unbelievably gorgeous woman be sitting at a bar all alone? It just doesn’t seem right,” he whispers, his

the man’s gaze, her voice alluring. “I don’t know; it could be because I’m going through a divorce that threatens

leaves Sophia alone at the bar. Her words hang in the air, a reminder of

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