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.

a knowing look to Ben. ” Absolutely not. I would be shocked if she did. I am not sure anyone knows that

wants to have

not stand for any nonsense. He is one of the

the waiter brings him another glass

was a teenager. He has been working on this piece for over two years. I cannot count how many times I have flown to London to help him finish it. His work is everything to him. He would never

awe of her. “So wait, does that mean you know the piece well?

can perform it just as well as the student who is playing tonight.” Sophia replies without

protege that is performing?” Ben questions. “Yes, in fact, I am actually a close friend with the

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

what I donated to the charitable auction that is happening

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

it was something extraordinary. So from my own personal collection, I donated

grins back. Leaning closer, Sophia replies, “It is a very treasured

through the ballroom. “At this time, please join me in welcoming a

proceeds to take the stage. She performs Tchaikovsky’s Concerto, playing well but not overly

her parents after coming offstage and returning to the table. “Wonderful darling! Simply wonderful, Emily’s father muses. Emily peeks at Alexander,

“Well?” she questions timidly.

replies. “Do you think I could get another glass of champagne? “Alex asks as a waiter walks by the