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

the bidding climbs to 200,000 dollars, Benjamin, with a hint of disappointment, admits, “Sorry, dear, too rich

room, Sophia notices that several determined

to

can’t believe he is still bidding,” Sophia whispers as Alexander raises his paddle to bid 900,000

woman in the corner?” the auctioneer asks. She smiles and nods. Turning

his paddle without hesitation, and the room releases a small gasp in awe at the monumental price. The other bidder politely declines to raise the bid any further. “With that, the Stradivari’s violin is awarded to the gentleman at

Sophia whispers to Benjamin, “I really wanted it to go to someone I didn’t dislike as

million dollars for charity,” Benjamin

true, for charity. And he was most certainly very generous with his donation. I am very grateful for that.” Sophia concedes, clinking

prowess, Emily turns to him with an enormous smile. “I cannot believe you bid that

green eyes to meet Emily’s gaze. “Well, it is an incredibly crafted instrument, and I know it will make the perfect present,” he says confidently. Emily’s heart

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

replies, attempting to keep a seductive tone as

is quick, shifting slightly, avoiding Emily’s hands. “My mother has an affinity for stringed instruments, and with her birthday coming up

of realization crashes over Emily, and her excitement deflates like a popped balloon. She quickly tries to recover from her assumption. “Oh, yes.

has always supported my pursuits,

as she turns her attention back to the ongoing auction. As the auction nears