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.

am going to see if he will meet with me. That way, I can get more information about what is really going on… Yes, I

her quick thinking and feeling a flicker of optimism for the first time that day.

Look, 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… It’s good to hear from you as well… I will see you then.” Sophia ends the call, a little smile crossing her face as she

“I cannot tell you how sorry I am for all of this, but

the hug. “But how is talking to Mr. Mhyler going to fix anything?” she

Bistro 45. Despite her nerves, she maintains

smile. “It is a pleasure

Steven says, rising to greet her with a warm smile. “It is a pleasure to

in helping Alexander and me with our divorce. I must admit that I have grown a great respect for you after all the work

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

thanks, I was just doing my job. But I must say,

What did you expect?” A small smile crosses Sophia’s face; she questions with a raised eyebrow. Steven

“Well, there were rumors that Alexander’s ex-wife was… not well off. But clearly,

misleading,” Sophia responds with a light chuckle, immediately lightening the mood.Looking back up into Sophia’s crystal blue

this brief,” Steven says, “I have a client

blue eyes sparkling in the intimate candlelight of the restaurant. “I’ll make this quick.” She reaches into her vintage Louis Vuitton bag and pulls out the

Steven takes the contract, his eyes scanning the

notices 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

Steven looks down at the contract again and then back up at

again and takes a sip of water, “Yes, I

wine. The reality of the situation beginning to settle on him, “I had no idea… You’re even

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

He begins to worry about what such a formidable lawyer

contract. Yes, Mr. Stone has