After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#12 “Do You Think He’ll Hold A Grudge?”

Alexander, unable to resist the temptation, approaches Sophia and Evelyn at the café patio. With a half- joking, half-intimidating tone, he addresses them.

“Well, well, well, if it isn’t the two ladies discussing their disdain for a certain someone,” Alexander remarks, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

“I couldn’t help but overhear your conversation. Evelyn, wasn’t it? I must say, I’m quite intrigued by your strong opinions about this ‘egotistical, arrogant, money-hungry man.”

Evelyn’s eyes widen as she recognizes Alexander. She stammers, “Oh… uh… Mr. Stone, I didn’t realize it was you. It was all in good fun, you know, just venting with Sophia here.”

Sophia, maintaining her composure, leans back in her chair and smirks.

“You should be flattered, Alexander. I am sure you know that Evelyn’s father owns a bank that heavily relies on Stone Enterprises. I’m sure he’d be interested to hear your reaction to his daughter’s colorful assessment of men. Alexander chuckles, his gaze alternating between Sophia and Evelyn.

“Is that so? Well, Evelyn, I hope your father has a good sense of humor. I’ll make sure to remember your spirited remarks. Who knows, it might spice up our business negotiations in the future.

“Mr. Stone, please, it was just a casual conversation. I didn’t mean any harm.” Evelyn’s face turns beet red as she tries to play down the situation. Alexander leans in closer, his tone shifting to a more serious but still playful one.

“Oh, I know, Evelyn. No need to worry. I always appreciate the honest feedback, even if it comes with a touch of colorful language. Just remember, though, words have a way of lingering in one’s memory.”

at the exchange, finding it

a mutual understanding now. Perhaps it’s best for us to leave it at that and focus on our respective endeavors.” Alexander straightens

cloud our business relationship. But being the gentleman I am, I would like to offer you, ladies, a ride to

quick glance with Evelyn before

turns slightly colder as he replies curtly,

off, leaving Sophia and Evelyn to process the encounter. They sit there, bewildered, their gazes following his departure as they silently contemplate the unexpected turn

silence, whispering to

encounter with him. Honestly, I’m surprised at how

raises an eyebrow, intrigued by

grudge?” she questions. Evelyn’s anxiety becomes apparent as she explains, “Like, do you think he will tell

ponders for a

money, so I highly doubt he will be so

talk about the fact that he does not have

momentarily, lost in memories. “I

on paper only.” A mischievous smile plays on Evelyn’s lips as she continues, “You know what else is

walk into that building down the street. You

beat as a mix of emotions washes over her. She

closer, whispering conspiratorially, “this is the universe’s way of trying to get the two of you back together.

laughter, realizing that Evelyn is poking fun at the situation. She playfully nudges her friend and replies, “Oh please, as if that would ever happen.

*

sunlight streaming through the window. Her cell phone buzzes,