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!”

100,000 dollars. Sophia feels a sense of pride and satisfaction knowing that her violin

hint of disappointment, admits, “Sorry, dear, too rich for

determined bidders, including Alexander, are still raising their

long as Alexander doesn’t win, I don’t think I’ll care,” Sophia remarks quietly to Benjamin. The auction proceeds, reaching a staggering 850,000 dollars with two determined

whispers as Alexander raises his

smiles

awe at the monumental price. The other bidder politely declines to raise the bid

his successful bid. Sophia whispers to Benjamin, “I really wanted it to go to someone I didn’t

paid one million

with his donation. I am very grateful for that.” Sophia concedes, clinking her champagne glass with his. But she is still somewhat disheartened

bidding prowess, Emily turns to him with an enormous smile. “I cannot believe

I know it will make the perfect present,” he says confidently. Emily’s

made her smile from ear to ear. Feeling a rush of excitement, she moves her hands to rest on

it is the perfect gift,” Emily replies, attempting to keep a seductive tone as she leans closer to

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

realization crashes over Emily, and her excitement deflates like a popped balloon. She quickly tries to recover from her assumption. “Oh, yes. It is perfect for her. You are a wonderful son,” Emily forces a smile, though

agreement. “Thank you. She has always supported my pursuits, so

nods, trying to hide her 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,