After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#24 “Are You Trying to Irritate Me?”

“Since I am here now, I would love to invite Ms. Johnson back to the stage for a brief duet with me. If she will give me the honor,” Oliver asks, motioning for Sophia to join him.

With a radiant smile, Sophia gladly rejoins her friend on the stage. After a few playful exchanges, they settle into a rousing version of Sergei Prokofiev’s Sonata for 2 Violins. Their synchronized performance is

breathtaking, captivating the crowd. As the final note resounds through the hall, the audience erupts into another round of enthusiastic applause, their admiration for both musicians evident.

After the applause for the spontaneous duet settles, the auctioneer for the auction takes the stage, his face shining with excitement. “Well, let’s keep that energy going for our charity auction!”

As the auction commences, valuable items are enthusiastically bid on, and a substantial amount of money is raised for charity. Benjamin successfully bids for a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, while Sophia wins a Pablo Picasso sculpture. However, the most sought-after auction item of the evening is Sophia’s Stradivari’s violin.

When the auctioneer brings Sophia’s prized possession to the stage, the audience buzzes with excitement. “I can see we are all ready to bid on the Stradivari’s violin that Ms. Johnson so expertly played on for us today. We shall start the bidding at 10,000 dollars.

Immediately, a flurry of paddles rises into the air, including Benjamin’s and Alexander’s. Turning to her friend, Sophia jokes, “I don’t think you will have to help drive the bid higher.”

“Are you kidding me?” Benjamin responds with a smirk. “I want that! What you did tonight was amazing!”

Sophia feels a sense of

with a hint of disappointment, admits, “Sorry, dear, too rich

that several determined bidders, including Alexander, are still raising

think I’ll care,” Sophia remarks quietly to Benjamin. The auction proceeds, reaching

still bidding,” Sophia whispers as Alexander

auctioneer asks. She smiles and nods. Turning to Alexander, he

declines to

and Alexander grins, satisfied with his successful bid. Sophia whispers to Benjamin, “I really wanted it to go to someone

he paid one million

Sophia

to him with an enormous smile. “I cannot believe you bid that much for

instrument, and I know it will make the perfect present,” he says confidently. Emily’s heart skips a beat, “Alexander was bidding on the violin as a gift for

made her smile from ear to ear. Feeling a rush of excitement, she moves her hands to rest on Alexander’s arm, trying flirtingly to

replies, attempting to keep a

quick, shifting slightly, avoiding Emily’s hands. “My mother has an affinity for stringed instruments,

deflates like a popped balloon. She quickly tries to recover from her assumption. “Oh, yes. It is perfect for

nods in agreement. “Thank you. She has always supported

feelings as she turns her attention back to the ongoing auction. As the auction nears its end, Oliver gracefully makes his way to table eight, where Sophia, Benjamin, Alexander, and Emily are still