After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#13 “He is Going to Bankrupt Them.

“No! This is an emergency. Please,” Sophia pleads. She can’t bear the weight of the situation, knowing how much she needs to fix it for her best friend.

Feeling a twinge of sympathy for Sophia, the receptionist tries to deliver her words as warmly as possible.

“I really am sorry, but Mr. Stone has left for some urgent business issues. He’s meeting with a client later this evening.”

Sophia’s heart sinks, her hope fading away. She turns to Evelyn, the devastation evident on her face, mirroring the consequence of the situation.

“This is entirely my fault, Evelyn. I take complete responsibility for it, and I will fix it,” Sophia declares with determination as they make their way back to the elevator.

Meanwhile, in Alexander’s office, Laura finishes up her paperwork. She couldn’t help but overhear the conversation between Alexander and the receptionist, and her curiosity gets the better of her.

“What’s going on?” Laura asks, curious but also concerned. With an unsympathetic look, Alexander responds, “I have decided to transfer the money from Crimms’ bank to the business of Emily’s branch company, StoneTech Solutions.”

Laura’s eyebrows shoot up in surprise, her mind racing to comprehend the implications of Alexander’s decision. She begins to push for further details, but Alexander dismisses her from the office, shutting the door behind her.

As Sophia and Evelyn exit the elevator, the weight of the situation still heavy on their shoulders, an idea suddenly sparks in Sophia’s mind. “Steven!” she exclaims, her voice filled with renewed hope.

“Who?” Evelyn responds. But before Sophia can answer, she swiftly dials a number on her phone, her finger raised to Evelyn as she waits for a response.

“Steven Mhyler, please. Yes, I’ll hold,” Sophia says, her voice determined. While on hold, she turns to Evelyn, a glimmer of excitement in her blue eyes.

That way, I can get more information about what is really going on… Yes, I am

feeling a flicker of optimism for the first time that day. Sophia continues her phone conversation, her tone focused

I have a few items I need to discuss with you. Is there a time we can meet? The sooner, the better… Yes, it is imperative that we meet today… Tonight at 7:00 at Bistro 45 would be perfect…

turns to Evelyn, embracing her in a hug filled with sincerity. “I cannot tell you how sorry I am for all of this, but I promise I will fix it!”

Evelyn eases up and releases from the hug. “But how is talking to Mr. Mhyler going to fix anything?”

of Bistro 45. Despite her nerves, she maintains

rising to greet her with a warm smile.

with a warm smile. “It is a pleasure to

the voice. I appreciate all the work you’ve done in helping Alexander and me with our divorce.

overwhelmed by Sophia’s beauty and presence and wonder why Alexander would ever want

just doing my job. But I must

you expect?” A small smile crosses Sophia’s face; she questions with a raised

responds, “Well, there were rumors that Alexander’s ex-wife was…

responds with a light chuckle, immediately lightening the mood.Looking back up into

to make this brief,” Steven says, “I have a client coming in to

She reaches into her vintage Louis Vuitton bag and

contract, his eyes scanning

it is a contract between Stone Enterprise and Johnson and Associates Law Firm, not one from the divorce arrangement as he had expected. Confused, he asks, “Where did you get this contract?

looks down at the contract again and then back up at Sophia. His eyes widen, shocked he replies, “Wait a minute… You’re

takes a sip of water, “Yes, I

situation beginning to settle on him, “I

smile, Sophia replies, Thank you, Steven. It’s always nice to

from Steven, a different emotion take hold of him. He begins to worry about what such a formidable lawyer is intending to do

Yes, Mr. Stone has breached that contract,” Sophia confirms, irritation creeping into her