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!”

reaching 10,000, then 50,000, and even 100,000 dollars. Sophia feels

to 200,000 dollars, Benjamin, with a hint of disappointment,

room, Sophia notices that several determined bidders, including Alexander, are still

remarks quietly to Benjamin. The auction

can’t believe he is still bidding,” Sophia whispers as Alexander raises his

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

monumental price. The other bidder politely declines to raise the bid any further. “With that, the Stradivari’s violin is

Alexander grins, satisfied with his successful bid. Sophia whispers to Benjamin, “I really wanted it to go to someone I didn’t dislike as much as

he paid one million dollars for charity,”

I am very grateful for that.” Sophia concedes, clinking her champagne glass

to him with an enormous smile. “I cannot believe you bid that much for the violin!” she

gaze. “Well, it is an incredibly crafted instrument, and I know it will make

excitement, she moves her hands to rest on Alexander’s

Emily replies, attempting to

mother has an affinity for stringed instruments, and with her birthday coming up soon, I am sure she will

of 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

Emily’s feelings, nods in agreement. “Thank you. She has always supported my pursuits, so I want

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,