After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

8 “I Hope That’s Not A Threat.”

As Sophia stepped out of the sleek chrome elevators the following day, she found the usual hum of office gossip conspicuously absent. Instead, the atmosphere was charged with focused productivity. The air reverberated with the clicking of keyboards, the persistent ringing of phones, and the steady whir of the copy machines.

Before Sophia could even shut the door to her office, Trevor burst in, loaded with stacks of case files.

“Good morning, Trevor,” Sophia greeted him with a yawn, the lingering effects of last night’s whiskey leaving her slightly foggy.

“Good morning, Ms. Johnson,” Trevor responded, his voice brimming with eagerness.

“All right, I can see you have some important matters. Let’s dive right in,” Sophia said, sitting at her desk while Trevor settled into a plush wingback chair opposite her. He flashed a reassuring smile and placed the first case file before her.

“We have two major cases on our plate. The first is an antitrust investigation involving the Dillon Corporation,” Trevor began. “They’re under scrutiny by regulatory authorities, accused of unfair business practices, price fixing, and monopolistic behavior.”

Sophia took the brief and perused it carefully, jotting down some notes. She looked up at Trevor and instructed, “Start by assembling a team to conduct an extensive documentation analysis. Have Jake and Katie interview key personnel. Once we have all the information, we’ll convene a meeting to devise a comprehensive defense strategy.”

Trevor nodded attentively, his pen flying across the notepad as he scribbled down her instructions.

“Next,” Sophia chimed in, her enthusiasm bubbling to the surface. This was where she thrived, in the midst of challenging legal battles.

her the second case file, and Sophia delved into it without

with

sharpened by the

a team to gather evidence and promptly assess the validity of the claims. Our priority is to develop a vigorous defense

the Stone case?” Trevor

confident smile. “These two cases take precedence. Once we have a firm handle on them, I’ll personally address Mr. Stone’s

from her chair, walking him toward the door. “Rally the troops, Trevor. We’re going

her desk after two days and nights of working nearly nonstop. With the two cases nearing

asking him to stop by the office at his earliest convenience. Less than

desk and politely informs the woman that he is here to see Ms. Johnson,

on everyone’s faces. Fatigue hangs in the air,

on Sophia’s office door, he’s surprised when it

Johnson,” he questions as he

cup of coffee for the morning, Sophia looks up and replies, “Mr. Stone, please come in. I left you a voicemail a little while

know, which is precisely why I’m here. It’s easier to discuss business face-to-face than over the phone, wouldn’t you agree?”

means, have a seat anywhere, Sophia thinks as she settles into a chair opposite

way,” Alexander begins, “but you look exhausted.

case, we’ve been hit with two major cases just a few days ago. I’m fortunate

working nonstop?” Alexander

and we’re well-prepared for the initial round

the idea of reaching out to touch her hand but hesitates, recalling her chilly demeanor when