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….

off, Sophia’s anger 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 friend.” She waves her

quite a bit about my opinion,” Alexander retorts, irritation

her mouth to continue her retort, but Alexander interrupts her firmly, “And I expect you to treat my friend,

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

you for defending me,” Emily responds wistfully as she watches Sophia disappear down

choice of words, before he quickly moves

elevator. “Why are you so mad at me, Sophia? I really don’t understand,” Alexander pleads, his voice

before, I have no personal emotions toward you. You are simply

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

were having an

Maybe you don’t know how to treat a woman as a woman.” Continuing to

his face. ” Sophia, I have to tell you, this ‘hard-to- get’ game does not work on me, so I suggest you drop it.

out

closer while still holding her hand. Pleased with himself,

him. She whispers, “I am beginning to think something is seriously

Sophia steps into the elevator, her stilettos echoing in the confined space. She presses the hold button for the doors, her sapphire eyes

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 you again. So please, do not confuse my disinterest with playing

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