After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

Chapter 18

#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 gesture laden

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

carried a hint of teasing but also

him to diffuse the situation. Benjamin tightened his grip on Sophia’s hand with a soft, understanding smile, offering her a silent reassurance. He then turned his attention to Emily, his

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

forward, studying Sophia and Benjamin with a probing gaze. “It seems there’s more

of the lunch pressing against her chest. She locks eyes with

through shared experiences, trust,

must be more to this than

She had

appreciate it if

Emily quickly interjected, “Oh, Alex, I truly am just trying to help

responded, “If Emily guarantees that she meant

conviction, “Regardless of intentions, if Sophia feels that Emily is overstepping boundaries, then Emily needs

happy,” Alexander chimed

“Perhaps, Sophia is happy right where she is at this

grappled with their own thoughts and

tensions rising, Sophia quickly turns to Benjamin. “I think I am finished, and

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