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.

case file, and Sophia delved

It’s an intellectual property infringement lawsuit. Stevens and Sons, a multinational corporation, has been hit with a lawsuit alleging infringement of patents and copyrights. The plaintiff seeks substantial damages and an injunction to halt the

gaze sharpened by the urgency of

to move swiftly on this one. Put together a team to gather evidence and promptly assess the validity of the claims. Our priority is

Stone case?” Trevor inquired, his curiosity

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

him toward the door. “Rally the troops, Trevor. We’re going to be working day and night for the next

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

does not answer when she calls, so Sophia leaves a voicemail, asking him to stop by the office at his earliest convenience. Less than twenty minutes later, Alexander Stone steps off the elevator into the Johnson &

here to

notice the weariness etched on everyone’s faces. Fatigue hangs in the air, mingling with the scent of determination and the

door, he’s surprised when it

Johnson,” he questions as he

looks up and replies, “Mr. Stone, please come in.

I’m here. It’s easier to discuss business face-to-face than over the phone, wouldn’t

seat anywhere, Sophia thinks as

this the wrong way,” Alexander begins, “but you look exhausted.

with two major cases just a few days ago. I’m fortunate to have a team that’s

been working nonstop?”

made significant progress, and we’re well-prepared for the initial round

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