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….

her voice escalating in volume, “To be honest, Mr. Stone,” she interjects, her tone dripping with sarcasm,

disagree, Ms. Johnson. You seem to care quite a bit about my

continue her retort, but Alexander interrupts her firmly, “And I expect you to treat my friend, Ms. Williams, with more respect

across Sophia’s face as she locks eyes with Alexander. But instead of responding, she spins on her heels

responds wistfully as she watches Sophia disappear down

choice of words, before he quickly moves to chase after Sophia, determined to address the brewing conflict

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 to face Alexander

not angry at you. As I stated before, I have no personal emotions toward you. You are simply a client. However, I do

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

she thinks to herself. The real reason was that tramp Emily. You and she were having an affair, and our three -year marriage meant nothing to you. Sophia’s

you don’t know how to treat a woman as a

have to tell you, this ‘hard-to- get’ game does not work on me, so I

lets out a

say about getting more with honey than vinegar?” he quips, leaning in closer while

her hand away but remains close to him. She whispers, “I am beginning

her stilettos echoing in the confined space. She presses the hold button for the

You are a client and nothing more to me. The moment this case is over,

releases the door button, allowing it to close, but before it does, she delivers her final words. “Do not ever touch me again. Now, run back to your friend and