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

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

How are you?… Good to hear. 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

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!” Sophia

perseverance, Evelyn eases up and releases from the hug. “But how is talking to

precisely 7:00, Sophia steps into the warm ambiance of Bistro 45. Despite her

with a warm smile. “It is a pleasure to meet you

smile. “It

put a face to the voice. I appreciate all the work you’ve done in helping Alexander and me with our divorce. I must admit that I have

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

composure, “No need for thanks, I was just doing my

questions with a raised eyebrow. Steven shifts uncomfortably in his seat, embarrassed

responds, “Well, there were rumors that Alexander’s ex-wife was… not

up into Sophia’s crystal blue eyes, Steven takes a breath of relief, happy he

says, “I have a client coming

of the restaurant. “I’ll make this quick.” She reaches into her vintage Louis Vuitton

Stone.” Steven takes the contract, his eyes scanning the document. “And I

Enterprise and Johnson and Associates Law Firm, not one from the divorce arrangement as he had expected. Confused, he asks, “Where did you get

again and then back up at Sophia. His eyes

and takes a sip of water, “Yes, I

his wine. The reality of the situation beginning to settle on him, “I had no idea… You’re even more… impressive in person.” The words stumble from

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

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

contract. Yes, Mr. Stone has breached that