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.”

the three men. The tension in the air was palpable, each word and gesture laden with unspoken

and a powerful lawyer. Quite the

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

with a soft, understanding

share a deep bond that goes beyond even the deepest of romantic entanglements. We support

and Benjamin with a probing gaze. “It seems there’s more to your connection than meets the eye,”

the anxiety of the lunch pressing against her

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

Emily persisted, “there must be more to this than just

air of exhaustion. She had grown weary of Emily’s persistent attempts to pry into

addressed Emily directly, “Emily, at this point, I would appreciate it if you could refrain from being

Alexander with an innocent expression on her face, Emily quickly interjected, “Oh, Alex, I truly am just trying

at Emily and then shifted his gaze to Sophia, assessing the situation. He responded, “If Emily guarantees that she meant no harm, then I can assure you she meant no

Benjamin interjects, his voice filled with conviction, “Regardless of intentions, if Sophia feels that Emily

Emily simply wants to see Sophia happy,” Alexander chimed in, a

his eyes fixed on Alexander, and replied firmly, “Perhaps, Sophia is happy right where she is

and emotions. The lunch

rising, Sophia quickly turns to Benjamin. “I think I am finished, and I really do need to get back to the