After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

10 “We Need Her, Emily”

Alexander looks at Sophia suspiciously, a hint of curiosity in his eyes as he considers her interest in his ex-wife.

However, before he can respond, Emily interjects, her voice laced with defensiveness, “How is this any of your business or concern, Ms. Johnson?”

Sophia, growing weary of Emily’s presence and eager to distance herself from Alexander, lets out an exasperated sigh and turns to leave. But Emily reaches out, lightly grabbing Sophia’s arm, and continues.

“Alexander’s ex-wife was a mistake from the start. She has cost him millions of dollars that she in no way deserves. The woman is trash. She is not even worth still having a conversation about.”

Sophia shrugs off Emily’s hand, her eyes narrowing as she locks gazes with Alexander. “Could you please call off your attack dog? You clearly have no intention of answering my question, and I have important work to attend to.” A smirk plays at the corners of her lips as she delivers her biting remark.

Emily gasps, her voice filled with indignation, but Alexander swiftly interrupts her. “There’s no need for name-calling, Sophia. And I did intend to provide you with an answer.”

“Forget it,” Sophia retorts dismissively, her frustration mounting. Alexander, attempting to maintain a semblance of composure, responds, “I fail to see why you’re getting so upset. I agree that Emily spoke out of turn, but….

rises, her voice escalating in volume, “To be honest, Mr. Stone,” she interjects, her tone dripping with sarcasm, “I couldn’t care less about your opinions or those of your

seem to care quite a bit about my opinion,” Alexander retorts, irritation

her firmly, “And I expect you to treat my friend, Ms. Williams, with more respect than you

But instead of responding, she spins on her heels and storms

as she watches Sophia disappear down the

silently admonishing her choice of words, before he quickly moves to chase after Sophia, determined

for the elevator. “Why are you so mad at me, Sophia? I really don’t understand,” Alexander pleads, his voice filled with confusion. Regaining her composure, Sophia turns

angry at you. As I stated before, I have no personal emotions toward

Alexander questions further, “Why, though? Do you know her? Unfortunately, everything Emily said about my ex- wife and our relationship is true. We were incompatible in so many ways. Our backgrounds and values clashed. She just couldn’t understand who I was

real reason was that tramp Emily. You and she were having an affair, and our three -year marriage meant nothing to

treat a woman as a woman.” Continuing to press the

grabs her hand; exasperation etched across his face. ” Sophia, I have to tell you, this ‘hard-to- get’ game does not work on me, so I suggest you drop it. Many women like

lets out a disbelieving

better. What do they say about getting more with honey than vinegar?” he quips, leaning in closer while still holding her hand. Pleased with himself, Alexander allows a small smile to

but remains close to him. She whispers, “I am beginning to think something is

echoing in the confined space. She presses

determination, “Let me make this very clear so there is NO confusion. You are a client and nothing more to me. The moment this case is over, I promise you, I’ll never think of

the door button, allowing it to close, but before it does, she delivers her final words. “Do not ever touch