After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#21 “I was Wondering the Same Thing.”

Emily, having been closely watching the exchange between Benjamin and Alexander, brushed Alexander’s hand to nab his attention.

“Alex, thank you for coming here with me tonight,” Emily said, trying to keep his attention. “I know my parents can be a bit much, so I really am grateful.”

Slowly shifting his eyes from Sophia to Emily, Alexander takes a deep breath and sits back in his chair. Turning to meet Emily’s gaze fully, Alexander replies, “Of course. This is a great networking opportunity.”

Catching the edge still in Alexander’s voice, Emily leans in closer to him, hoping to draw him nearer to her. “I have to admit I am excited but also nervous about my performance tonight, Emily whispers.

Taking a sip of his champagne, Alex mutters, “Yes, I am sure it will be lovely.” His eyes never divert from closely watching Sophia and Benjamin, but it was obvious he had put the confrontation on hold for the time being. Meanwhile, Benjamin and Sophia had their heads bent close in lighthearted banter.

“I am so impressed that they were able to get a student of Marcus Paus to perform tonight,” Benjamin exclaimed. “The Williams is certainly a lot of things, and connoisseurs of fine music appear to be one,” Finishing his glass of champagne, he adds, “and fine champagne, too.”

“Yes,” Sophia agrees, “this is quite an impressive accomplishment of the Williams. Their taste in everything is… fine.” Sophia flashes a curt smile at Benjamin, and they both giggle.

“Tell me, do you think Barbara knows your relationship with Maestro Paus?” Benjamin smirks. The combination of the champagne and his and Sophia’s shared secret has made him a bit giddy.

champagne and offers a knowing look to Ben. ” Absolutely not. I would be shocked if she did. I

laughs, “Barbara is pretty slippery. She seems the type of lady who always wants to have the upper hand in everything.

for any nonsense. He is

he is,” Benjamin teases as the waiter brings him

years. I cannot count how many times I have flown to London to help him finish it. His work is everything to

“So

it just as well as the student who is playing

performing?” Ben questions. “Yes, in fact, I am actually a close

my dear,” Benjamin laughs. Out of the corner of his eye, he sees Alexander watching

you see what I donated to the charitable auction that is happening after the

what, tell me,” Ben replies, leaning closer to Sophia. Alexander’s body becomes more tense

extraordinary. So from my own

Benjamin simply grins back. Leaning closer,

the tense voice of the orchestra conductor echoes through the ballroom. “At this time, please join me in welcoming a very special performance. Ms.

a faint round of applause from the crowd as Emily proceeds to take the stage. She performs Tchaikovsky’s Concerto, playing well but not overly memorable. The audience responds with a soft round of polite applause as she finishes the

darling! Simply wonderful, Emily’s father muses. Emily peeks

“Well?” she questions timidly.

I could get another glass of champagne? “Alex asks