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.

he had successfully put Sophia at ease and joined in her laughter. “I’ll admit she’s a

rested gently on her lower back, and she chose not to

matter. It means a lot to me, to both of us,”

my ass, she thought bitterly.

mutually beneficial relationship, I

still have several people

nods, “Ms. Johnson, I will have the paperwork drawn up tonight and send it to your office first thing in the morning. In the meantime, please

hangs tightly onto Alexander’s arm,, and Alexander does not try to

his party.”

vibrant chatter of the guests. Sophia settles onto

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

How about a whiskey neat,” Sophia answers, her voice carrying a hint of resolution. She’s prepared to nurse her wounded ego with as many whiskeys as

it with an authentic smile. Sophia takes a sip, feeling the warmth of the amber liquid cascade down her throat, momentarily soothing her inner turmoil. She nods 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

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

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

an unbelievably gorgeous woman be sitting at a bar all alone? It just doesn’t seem right,” he whispers, his proximity

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 the bar. Her words hang in the air, a reminder

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