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, “I couldn’t care less about your opinions or those of your friend.” She waves her

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

“And I expect you to treat my friend, Ms.

across Sophia’s face as she locks eyes with Alexander. But instead

for defending me,” Emily responds wistfully as she watches Sophia disappear down the hallway.” She’s such a

look, silently admonishing her choice of words, before he quickly moves to chase

she frantically presses the down button for the elevator. “Why are you so mad at me, Sophia? I

you. As I stated before, I have no personal emotions toward you. You are simply a client. However, I do

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 as a businessperson and as a

she were having an affair, and our

man? Maybe you don’t know how to treat a woman as a woman.” Continuing to press the down button, Sophia retorts with

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

out

he quips, leaning in closer while still holding her hand. Pleased with himself, Alexander allows

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

open. Sophia steps into the elevator, her stilettos echoing in the confined space. She presses

a cold determination, “Let me make this very clear so there is NO confusion. You are a client and nothing more to me. The moment

she delivers her final words. “Do not ever touch me again. Now, run