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.

” Absolutely not. I would be shocked if she did. I am not sure anyone

She seems the type of lady who always wants to have the upper hand in everything. I would not put it past her to have some sort of

any nonsense. He is one of the most professional people

as the waiter brings him another

working on this piece for over two years. I cannot count how many times I have

Sophia’s talents are immeasurable, and he is always in awe of her. “So wait, does that mean you know the

I know it extremely. I can perform it just as well as the student who

Ben questions. “Yes, in fact, I

Alexander watching

you see what I donated to the charitable auction

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

So from my own

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

orchestra conductor echoes through the ballroom. “At this time, please join me in welcoming a very

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

table. “Wonderful darling! Simply wonderful, Emily’s father muses. Emily

“Well?” she questions timidly.

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