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.

at ease and joined in her laughter. “I’ll admit she’s a

hallway. His hand rested gently on her lower back, and she chose not to

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

shared look between Emily and Alexander. Sister, my ass, she thought bitterly.

indeed a mutually beneficial relationship, I assure you,” Sophia

obviously 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 you

I will have the paperwork drawn up tonight and send it to your office first thing in the morning. In the meantime, please enjoy my

tightly onto Alexander’s arm,, and

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

Sophia settles onto a barstool, her eyes scanning

would you like, lovely lady?” the bartender flirts, drawing a small smile

voice carrying

a sip, feeling the warmth of the amber liquid cascade down her throat, momentarily soothing her inner

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

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

leans closer, his eyes twinkling with intrigue. “Quite the party, huh?” he

effects of the whiskey have rendered her immune to the emotional

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

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

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

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