After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#18 “I Can Assure You She Meant No Harm.”

The maître d’ gracefully approached, trailed closely by Emily. He swiftly arranged the table adjacent to Sophia’s, meticulously placing the silverware and pulling out the chairs.

Reluctantly, Alexander moved towards the table, his eyes shooting daggers at Emily. Sophia let out a weary sigh, gathering her belongings and taking a seat at the new arrangement, while Benjamin settled in next to her, a mischievous grin still playing on his lips.

Once everyone was settled, Steven cleared his throat politely and smiled. ” I really feel we must apologize. I hope we’re not intruding on your date, Ms. Johnson.”

Sophia choked on her wine for a moment, then managed a smile. “Oh, no. Benjamin is my dear friend. We actually grew up together in Europe. You won’t find a kinder and more genuine person than Benjamin Thompson,” Sophia said, shooting a cold glance at Alexander.

“Thompson, Ben Thompson,” Alexander mused aloud.

“I’ve heard of your remarkable achievements across the pond. Impressive write-up about you in The Economist last month. You’re doing great things.”

Benjamin graciously acknowledged the compliment, a touch of humility in his voice. “Thank you, Alexander. I’ve also heard quite a lot about your work here at Stone Enterprises. Your reputation precedes you.”

men. The tension in the air was palpable, each word and

well, well, a world-renowned business entrepreneur and a powerful lawyer. Quite

also a pang of envy. Sophia’s ability to effortlessly captivate attractive

situation. Benjamin tightened his grip on Sophia’s hand with a soft, understanding smile, offering her a silent reassurance.

boundaries of our friendship. Sophia and I share a deep bond that goes beyond even the deepest of romantic entanglements. We

with a probing gaze. “It seems

sighed inwardly, feeling the weight of the anxiety of the lunch pressing against her chest. She locks eyes with Alexander, defiance in her

surface, Mr. Stone. Complexities that aren’t easily explained or understood. Benjamin and I have a bond forged through shared experiences, trust, and unwavering

persisted, “there must be more to

air of exhaustion. She had grown weary of Emily’s persistent

would appreciate it if you could refrain from being such a busybody, especially

I truly am just trying to help

shifted his gaze to Sophia, assessing the situation. He responded, “If Emily guarantees that she meant no

“Regardless of intentions, if Sophia feels that Emily

happy,” Alexander chimed in, a tinge

fixed on Alexander, and replied firmly, “Perhaps, Sophia

hanging in the air, as each person grappled with their own thoughts and emotions. The lunch

to Benjamin. “I think I am finished,