After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

Chapter 14

#14 “This Incident Ends Here.”

Before reaching the door, Sophia’s determined footsteps come to a halt. With a sense of urgency, she walks back to Steven, who curious smile. greets her with a “One more thing, Mr. Mhyler,” she says.

Steven leans in attentively. “Of course, go ahead.’

“It is crucial that you do not mention to Mr. Stone that we met today,” Sophia asserts, her eyes locked with Steven’s. ” And please, do not reveal my true identity to him. I am warning you it would be bad for everyone!”

Confused by her request, Steven raises an eyebrow. “Ms. Johnson, you are putting me in a very tricky situation.”

Sophia leans closer, her voice almost a whisper, “I realize that Mr. Mhyler, and I am sorry about that; however the best decision you can make is to stay silent.” “But, Ms. Johnson…”

Sophia cuts him off, “Steven, it is imperative that this stays between you and me. This is not a request.”

Uncomfortable with the demand, but realizing he does not have a choice. Steven relectuanly replies, “Your secret is safe with me.”

Sophia nods gratefully. She turns again towards the door, eager to leave. The once-crowded lobby of the restaurant has become even more packed with patrons, making it difficult to navigate. In her haste, she overlooks Alexander and Emily as they make their way through the crowd, their eyes fixed on her.

she is doing here?” Emily whispers to Alexander, curiosity

and replies,

realization dawns upon him, he abruptly stops, his expression shifting to comprehension. He knows

his seat, his composure all business. He meets Alexander’s piercing gaze. Emily, caught in the crossfire, shifts uncomfortably, her eyes darting between the two men. “What in the hell were you

I understand your concerns, but I assure you it

his arms crossed tightly. “I find it

it,” Steven says, trying to convenience himself as much

around the movement of funds from the Crimms’ bank to Emily’s, which, as I informed Ms. Johnson, cannot be reversed

reconsiders. The fallout would have devastating consequences for not only Stone Enterprises, but for his own job as well. “Tell

Ms. Johnson as a breach of trust? In fact, as

He knows the consequences of revealing the

I assure you there was

now, he leans back in his chair, his tone resolute. “Very well. Just remember, Steven, I will not tolerate further

the severity of the

drafted tonight to all employees of Stone Enterprises terminating all collaboration with Crimms’ bank. And be sure to CC the bank on it as

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mind. She sees Evelyn, seeking refuge from the storm brewing in her

shimmer with both anxiety and curiosity. She’s eager to hear the

She releases

anticipation. Realizing that divulging the full extent of the conversation wouldn’t serve Evelyn well, Sophia decides to approach it cautiously, opting for a

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