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.”

chuckle at the exchange, finding it

have a mutual understanding now. Perhaps it’s best for us to leave it at that and focus on our

of letting personal history cloud our business relationship. But being the gentleman I am, I would like

with Evelyn before responding, “I

slightly colder as he

They sit

to Sophia, her

with him. Honestly, I’m surprised at how gentlemanly he was. Do you think

eyebrow, intrigued

think he will tell my dad? Stone Enterprises is one of my dad’s

a moment before confidently

your father might cost him money, so I highly doubt he will be so

nods in agreement, a sense of relief washing over her. “True,” she concedes, “but we have to talk about the fact that he does not have the slightest idea that YOU are his

in memories.

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

filled “I just saw him walk into that building down the street. You and your ex-

washes over her. She turns to look at the building Evelyn

whispering conspiratorially, “this is the universe’s way of trying to get the two of you back together. I’m betting you and him will be kissy-kissy before too

fun at the situation. She playfully nudges her friend and replies, “Oh please, as if

*

afternoon, Sophia is immersed in her office work, the warm sunlight streaming through the window. Her cell phone buzzes, and she answers cheerfully upon seeing Evelyn’s name on