After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#15 “Where are We Regarding A Proposal?”

Once Alexander had made the directive about terminating all collaboration with Crimms, his mood appeared to lighten. However, Steven couldn’t shake off the unease that lingered within him.

“However, that is not the original reason I wanted to meet,” Alexander responded. “I have a new client I need you to meet with.”

Emily’s eyes darted towards the door, a playful smile spreading across her face. “They’re here!” she exclaimed, excitement evident in her voice.

As the couple approached the table, Alexander eagerly extended his hand and vigorously shook the man’s hand, his enthusiasm apparent. On the other hand, the woman let out a cheerful laugh and pulled Alexander into a warm embrace.

“Steven Mhyler, this is Daniel and Barbara Williams, Emily’s parents,” Alexander introduced a sense of dignity in his voice. The air filled with a flurry of greetings, hellos, and friendly handshakes, while everyone settled down at the table.

“What can I get you all to drink?” the waiter asked, breaking the pleasant buzz of excitement filling the air.

Once the wine arrived and Alexander offered a charming toast, the atmosphere shifted from casual chatter to the business at hand. Alexander wasted no time and dived straight into the heart of the meeting.

“Steven, as you know, we have withdrawn all our funds from Crimms International Bank and Savings,” Alexander stated. Steven nodded nervously, the memory of his conversation with Sophia just before Alexander’s arrival still fresh in his mind.

“Well, the next step is to move that money into Barbara’s bank,” Alexander continued, his gaze unwavering.

couldn’t shake off his growing concern. He knew better than to question Alexander, especially in front of other people, but

on the back. “Alex, you and your family have always been so good to

truly go a long way in supporting our plans. But,” she trailed off, her voice

of the Williams’ inclination towards greed, but he had assumed that the substantial amount of

to need an additional investment to see our

to intervene. “Mom, Alexander has already made a significant investment. I think

her sentence, Emily’s mother swiftly cut her off, her

tension

at Steven and continued, “Now, if you will excuse Steven and me for a few moments, I have some

left the table, Barbara shifted her full attention to her daughter. “Where are we regarding a proposal?” she asked. Her

feeling the sting of embarrassment from her parents’ behavior and scolding, Emily gibed in response. “We are nowhere, Mom. I told you

more insistent.” Ridiculous, Emily. You’re an attractive woman; Alexander is divorced. I don’t see the issue. Are you even trying? I mean, look at your dress! There’s absolutely no cleavage showing. How will you ever seduce him if you dress like that?” She waved her hand dismissively as if it were the most obvious thing in the

you. Maybe just try a little harder, smile more, and compliment him. Men

the table, her eyes filled with tears of frustration. ” The thing is,

it, darling?” Barbara inquired, genuinely

in front of him. You just received more money than any person could ever imagine,

Emily,” Barbara dismissed her daughter’s concerns with a wave. Alexander is a businessman. He understands that money makes the world go round. Plus, that amount of money is a drop in the ocean to

like that,” Emily asserted defiantly. She looked up and caught sight

her voice filled with worry, “My concern is that the more you push

her parents, silently hoping they would change their ways for her relationship