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.

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

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

The sooner, the better… Yes, it is imperative that we meet today… Tonight at 7:00 at Bistro

her in a hug filled with sincerity. “I cannot tell you how sorry I am for all of

of hope in Sophia’s perseverance, Evelyn eases up and releases from the hug. “But

45. Despite her nerves, she maintains

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

smile. “It is a pleasure to meet you face to face

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 grown a great respect for you after all the work you did for

beauty and presence and wonder why Alexander would ever want

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

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

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

back up into Sophia’s crystal blue eyes, Steven takes a breath

brief,” Steven says, “I have a

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 contract

am having an issue with Mr. Stone.” Steven takes the contract, his eyes scanning the document.

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? Are you a lawyer? From Johnson

and then back up at Sophia. His eyes

a sip

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

you, Steven.

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

has breached that contract,” Sophia confirms, irritation