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.

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

optimism for the first time that day. Sophia

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

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!” Sophia reassures

perseverance, Evelyn eases up and releases from the hug. “But

of Bistro 45. Despite her nerves, she maintains a composed exterior. The hostess guides her to a table where Steven is

warm smile. “It is

says, rising to greet her with a warm smile. “It is a pleasure to meet you face to face

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

overwhelmed by Sophia’s beauty and presence and wonder why Alexander would ever want to divorce a woman such

I was just doing my job. But I must say, you’re not what

a raised eyebrow. Steven shifts uncomfortably in his seat, embarrassed by what

there were rumors that Alexander’s ex-wife was… not well off.

back up into Sophia’s

brief,” Steven says, “I have a client coming in to meet me

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

his eyes scanning the document. “And I

not one from the divorce arrangement as he had expected. Confused, he asks, “Where did you

patiently for Steven to connect the dots. Steven looks down at the contract again and then back

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

of his wine. The reality of the situation beginning to settle on

Thank you, Steven. It’s always nice

shock weans away from Steven, a different emotion take hold of him. He begins to worry about what such a formidable

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