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 here. Thank

feeling a flicker of optimism for the first

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

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

of hope in Sophia’s perseverance, Evelyn eases up and releases from the hug. “But how is talking to Mr. Mhyler going to fix anything?”

into the warm ambiance of Bistro 45. Despite her nerves, she maintains a composed exterior. The hostess guides her to a

smile. “It is

with a warm smile. “It is a pleasure to

face to the voice. I appreciate all the work you’ve done in helping Alexander

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

just doing my job. But I must say,

Sophia’s face; she questions with a raised

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

immediately lightening the mood.Looking back up into Sophia’s crystal blue eyes, Steven takes

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

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

his eyes scanning the document. “And I

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

patiently for Steven to connect the dots. Steven looks down at the contract again and then back up at Sophia. His eyes widen, shocked he replies, “Wait a minute…

takes a sip

to settle on

gracious smile, Sophia replies, Thank you, Steven.

shock weans away from Steven, a different emotion take hold of him. He

has breached that contract,”